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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.46, 12,778.09 and 5,067.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.46, 12,778.09 and 5,067.94 is: 6,993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.46 : 12,778.09 = 5,067.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.46/12,778.09 = 5,067.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.46x = 12,778.09 × 5,067.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.46x = 64,758,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,758,593.43/9,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.78

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