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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.26, 12,759.63 and 5,054.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.26, 12,759.63 and 5,054.42 is: 6,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.26 : 12,759.63 = 5,054.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.26/12,759.63 = 5,054.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.26x = 12,759.63 × 5,054.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.26x = 64,492,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,492,529.06/9,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.99

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