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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.88, 12,771.74 and 5,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.88, 12,771.74 and 5,063.13 is: 6,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.88 : 12,771.74 = 5,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.88/12,771.74 = 5,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.88x = 12,771.74 × 5,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.88x = 64,664,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,664,979.95/9,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.12

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