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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.25, 12,487.37 and 5,323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.25, 12,487.37 and 5,323.41 is: 7,347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.25 : 12,487.37 = 5,323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.25/12,487.37 = 5,323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.25x = 12,487.37 × 5,323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.25x = 66,475,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,475,363.71/9,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.58

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