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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.84, 12,771.79 and 5,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.84, 12,771.79 and 5,005.99 is: 6,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.84 : 12,771.79 = 5,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.84/12,771.79 = 5,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.84x = 12,771.79 × 5,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.84x = 63,935,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,935,396.06/9,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.32

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