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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.32, 12,777.90 and 5,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.32, 12,777.90 and 5,067.96 is: 6,993.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.32 : 12,777.90 = 5,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.32/12,777.90 = 5,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.32x = 12,777.90 × 5,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.32x = 64,757,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,757,886.08/9,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.81

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