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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.66, 12,760.44 and 5,054.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.66, 12,760.44 and 5,054.91 is: 6,975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.66 : 12,760.44 = 5,054.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.66/12,760.44 = 5,054.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.66x = 12,760.44 × 5,054.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.66x = 64,502,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,502,808.95/9,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.80

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