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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.66, 12,769.04 and 5,222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.66, 12,769.04 and 5,222.07 is: 7,205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.66 : 12,769.04 = 5,222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.66/12,769.04 = 5,222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.66x = 12,769.04 × 5,222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.66x = 66,680,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,680,833.77/9,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.11

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