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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.93, 12,461.04 and 5,254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.93, 12,461.04 and 5,254.25 is: 7,250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.93 : 12,461.04 = 5,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.93/12,461.04 = 5,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.93x = 12,461.04 × 5,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.93x = 65,473,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,473,357.11/9,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.71

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