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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.89, 12,745.47 and 5,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.89, 12,745.47 and 5,044.14 is: 6,960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.89 : 12,745.47 = 5,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.89/12,745.47 = 5,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.89x = 12,745.47 × 5,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.89x = 64,289,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,289,935.05/9,235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.88

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