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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.91, 12,771.48 and 5,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.91, 12,771.48 and 5,062.89 is: 6,986.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.91 : 12,771.48 = 5,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.91/12,771.48 = 5,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.91x = 12,771.48 × 5,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.91x = 64,660,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,660,598.38/9,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.63

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