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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.25, 12,759.83 and 5,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.25, 12,759.83 and 5,054.50 is: 6,975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.25 : 12,759.83 = 5,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.25/12,759.83 = 5,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.25x = 12,759.83 × 5,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.25x = 64,494,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,494,560.74/9,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.21

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