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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.93, 12,759.38 and 5,054.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.93, 12,759.38 and 5,054.18 is: 6,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.93 : 12,759.38 = 5,054.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.93/12,759.38 = 5,054.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.93x = 12,759.38 × 5,054.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.93x = 64,488,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,488,209.84/9,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.77

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