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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.89, 12,770.60 and 5,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.89, 12,770.60 and 5,062.14 is: 6,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.89 : 12,770.60 = 5,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.89/12,770.60 = 5,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.89x = 12,770.60 × 5,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.89x = 64,646,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646,539.77/9,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.88

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