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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.30, 12,777.80 and 5,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.30, 12,777.80 and 5,067.54 is: 6,993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.30 : 12,777.80 = 5,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.30/12,777.80 = 5,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.30x = 12,777.80 × 5,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.30x = 64,752,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,752,012.61/9,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.19

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