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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.39, 12,759.99 and 5,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.39, 12,759.99 and 5,054.64 is: 6,975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.39 : 12,759.99 = 5,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.39/12,759.99 = 5,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.39x = 12,759.99 × 5,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.39x = 64,497,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,497,155.85/9,246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.39

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