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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.96, 12,759.36 and 5,054.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.96, 12,759.36 and 5,054.22 is: 6,974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.96 : 12,759.36 = 5,054.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.96/12,759.36 = 5,054.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.96x = 12,759.36 × 5,054.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.96x = 64,488,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,488,612.50/9,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.79

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