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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.62, 12,447.06 and 5,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.62, 12,447.06 and 5,245 is: 7,238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.62 : 12,447.06 = 5,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.62/12,447.06 = 5,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.62x = 12,447.06 × 5,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.62x = 65,284,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,284,829.70/9,019.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.09

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