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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.30, 12,770.90 and 5,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.30, 12,770.90 and 5,062.54 is: 6,986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.30 : 12,770.90 = 5,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.30/12,770.90 = 5,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.30x = 12,770.90 × 5,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.30x = 64,653,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653,192.09/9,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.29

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