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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.87, 12,772.03 and 5,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.87, 12,772.03 and 5,063.12 is: 6,987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.87 : 12,772.03 = 5,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.87/12,772.03 = 5,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.87x = 12,772.03 × 5,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.87x = 64,666,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,666,295.22/9,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.27

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