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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.42, 12,775.26 and 5,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.42, 12,775.26 and 5,901.74 is: 8,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.42 : 12,775.26 = 5,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.42/12,775.26 = 5,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.42x = 12,775.26 × 5,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.42x = 75,396,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,396,199.08/9,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.05

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