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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.17, 12,777.66 and 5,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.17, 12,777.66 and 5,067.42 is: 6,993.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.17 : 12,777.66 = 5,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.17/12,777.66 = 5,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.17x = 12,777.66 × 5,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.17x = 64,749,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,749,769.84/9,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.04

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