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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.25, 12,770.87 and 5,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.25, 12,770.87 and 5,062.59 is: 6,986.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.25 : 12,770.87 = 5,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.25/12,770.87 = 5,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.25x = 12,770.87 × 5,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.25x = 64,653,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653,653.44/9,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.37

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