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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.02, 12,777.18 and 5,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.02, 12,777.18 and 5,067 is: 6,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.02 : 12,777.18 = 5,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.02/12,777.18 = 5,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.02x = 12,777.18 × 5,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.02x = 64,741,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,741,971.06/9,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.31

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