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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.59, 12,780.99 and 5,069.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.59, 12,780.99 and 5,069.84 is: 6,996.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.59 : 12,780.99 = 5,069.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.59/12,780.99 = 5,069.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.59x = 12,780.99 × 5,069.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.59x = 64,797,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,797,510.44/9,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.37

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