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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.79, 12,778.02 and 5,067.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.79, 12,778.02 and 5,067.23 is: 6,992.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.79 : 12,778.02 = 5,067.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.79/12,778.02 = 5,067.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.79x = 12,778.02 × 5,067.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.79x = 64,749,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,749,166.28/9,259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.51

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