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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.32, 12,771.84 and 5,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.32, 12,771.84 and 5,063.20 is: 6,987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.32 : 12,771.84 = 5,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.32/12,771.84 = 5,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.32x = 12,771.84 × 5,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.32x = 64,666,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,666,380.29/9,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.70

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