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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.25, 12,777.77 and 5,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.25, 12,777.77 and 5,067.50 is: 6,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.25 : 12,777.77 = 5,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.25/12,777.77 = 5,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.25x = 12,777.77 × 5,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.25x = 64,751,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,751,324.14/9,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.15

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