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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.19, 12,759.74 and 5,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.19, 12,759.74 and 5,054.44 is: 6,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.19 : 12,759.74 = 5,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.19/12,759.74 = 5,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.19x = 12,759.74 × 5,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.19x = 64,493,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493,302.03/9,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.12

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