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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.24, 12,777.78 and 5,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.24, 12,777.78 and 5,067.52 is: 6,993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.24 : 12,777.78 = 5,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.24/12,777.78 = 5,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.24x = 12,777.78 × 5,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.24x = 64,751,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,751,655.71/9,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.19

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