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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.22, 12,771.12 and 5,062.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.22, 12,771.12 and 5,062.47 is: 6,986.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.22 : 12,771.12 = 5,062.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.22/12,771.12 = 5,062.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.22x = 12,771.12 × 5,062.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.22x = 64,653,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653,411.87/9,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.37

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