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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.26, 12,744.66 and 5,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.26, 12,744.66 and 5,043.48 is: 6,960.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.26 : 12,744.66 = 5,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.26/12,744.66 = 5,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.26x = 12,744.66 × 5,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.26x = 64,277,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,277,437.82/9,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.00

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