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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.33, 12,771.04 and 5,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.33, 12,771.04 and 5,005.39 is: 6,907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.33 : 12,771.04 = 5,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.33/12,771.04 = 5,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.33x = 12,771.04 × 5,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.33x = 63,924,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,924,035.91/9,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.47

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