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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.79, 12,771.14 and 5,062.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.79, 12,771.14 and 5,062.23 is: 6,985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.79 : 12,771.14 = 5,062.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.79/12,771.14 = 5,062.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.79x = 12,771.14 × 5,062.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.79x = 64,650,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,650,422.73/9,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.62

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