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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.02, 12,780.24 and 5,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.02, 12,780.24 and 5,069.18 is: 6,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.02 : 12,780.24 = 5,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.02/12,780.24 = 5,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.02x = 12,780.24 × 5,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.02x = 64,785,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,785,337.00/9,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.49

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