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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.18, 12,777.60 and 5,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.18, 12,777.60 and 5,010.22 is: 6,914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.18 : 12,777.60 = 5,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.18/12,777.60 = 5,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.18x = 12,777.60 × 5,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.18x = 64,018,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,018,587.07/9,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.07

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