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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.12, 12,780.65 and 5,069.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.12, 12,780.65 and 5,069.37 is: 6,995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.12 : 12,780.65 = 5,069.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.12/12,780.65 = 5,069.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.12x = 12,780.65 × 5,069.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.12x = 64,789,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,789,818.34/9,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.89

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