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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.56, 12,771.48 and 5,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.56, 12,771.48 and 5,063.08 is: 6,987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.56 : 12,771.48 = 5,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.56/12,771.48 = 5,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.56x = 12,771.48 × 5,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.56x = 64,663,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663,024.96/9,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.15

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