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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.64, 12,778.32 and 5,067.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.64, 12,778.32 and 5,067.92 is: 6,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.64 : 12,778.32 = 5,067.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.64/12,778.32 = 5,067.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.64x = 12,778.32 × 5,067.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.64x = 64,759,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,759,503.49/9,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.74

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