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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.45, 12,771.10 and 5,221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.45, 12,771.10 and 5,221.26 is: 7,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.45 : 12,771.10 = 5,221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.45/12,771.10 = 5,221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.45x = 12,771.10 × 5,221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.45x = 66,681,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,681,233.59/9,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.32

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