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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.29, 12,777.33 and 5,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.29, 12,777.33 and 5,066.73 is: 6,991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.29 : 12,777.33 = 5,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.29/12,777.33 = 5,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.29x = 12,777.33 × 5,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.29x = 64,739,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,739,281.23/9,259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.82

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