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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.91, 12,772.08 and 5,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.91, 12,772.08 and 5,063.16 is: 6,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.91 : 12,772.08 = 5,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.91/12,772.08 = 5,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.91x = 12,772.08 × 5,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.91x = 64,667,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,667,084.57/9,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.33

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