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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.38, 12,777.96 and 5,067.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.38, 12,777.96 and 5,067.63 is: 6,993.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.38 : 12,777.96 = 5,067.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.38/12,777.96 = 5,067.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.38x = 12,777.96 × 5,067.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.38x = 64,753,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,753,973.43/9,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.34

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