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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.06, 12,777.51 and 5,067.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.06, 12,777.51 and 5,067.31 is: 6,992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.06 : 12,777.51 = 5,067.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.06/12,777.51 = 5,067.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.06x = 12,777.51 × 5,067.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.06x = 64,747,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,747,604.20/9,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.89

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