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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.11, 12,777.75 and 5,067.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.11, 12,777.75 and 5,067.36 is: 6,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.11 : 12,777.75 = 5,067.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.11/12,777.75 = 5,067.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.11x = 12,777.75 × 5,067.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.11x = 64,749,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,749,459.24/9,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.05

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