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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.50, 12,778.11 and 5,067.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.50, 12,778.11 and 5,067.75 is: 6,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.50 : 12,778.11 = 5,067.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.50/12,778.11 = 5,067.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.50x = 12,778.11 × 5,067.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.50x = 64,756,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,756,266.95/9,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.50

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