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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.06, 12,759.51 and 5,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.06, 12,759.51 and 5,054.31 is: 6,974.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.06 : 12,759.51 = 5,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.06/12,759.51 = 5,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.06x = 12,759.51 × 5,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.06x = 64,490,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,490,518.99/9,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.92

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