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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.03, 12,745.76 and 5,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.03, 12,745.76 and 5,044.28 is: 6,961.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.03 : 12,745.76 = 5,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.03/12,745.76 = 5,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.03x = 12,745.76 × 5,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.03x = 64,293,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,293,182.25/9,236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.13

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