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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.16, 12,770.28 and 5,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.16, 12,770.28 and 5,062.32 is: 6,985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.16 : 12,770.28 = 5,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.16/12,770.28 = 5,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.16x = 12,770.28 × 5,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.16x = 64,647,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,647,243.85/9,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.75

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