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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.04, 12,777.58 and 5,067.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.04, 12,777.58 and 5,067.30 is: 6,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.04 : 12,777.58 = 5,067.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.04/12,777.58 = 5,067.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.04x = 12,777.58 × 5,067.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.04x = 64,747,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,747,831.13/9,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.93

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