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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.28, 12,770.64 and 5,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.28, 12,770.64 and 5,062.44 is: 6,986.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.28 : 12,770.64 = 5,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.28/12,770.64 = 5,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.28x = 12,770.64 × 5,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.28x = 64,650,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,650,598.76/9,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.02

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