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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.06, 12,770.54 and 5,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.06, 12,770.54 and 5,062.32 is: 6,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.06 : 12,770.54 = 5,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.06/12,770.54 = 5,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.06x = 12,770.54 × 5,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.06x = 64,648,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,648,560.05/9,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.97

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