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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.22, 12,775.04 and 5,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.22, 12,775.04 and 5,901.63 is: 8,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.22 : 12,775.04 = 5,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.22/12,775.04 = 5,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.22x = 12,775.04 × 5,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.22x = 75,393,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393,559.32/9,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.94

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