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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.30, 12,780.56 and 5,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.30, 12,780.56 and 5,069.54 is: 6,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.30 : 12,780.56 = 5,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.30/12,780.56 = 5,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.30x = 12,780.56 × 5,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.30x = 64,791,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,791,560.14/9,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.95

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