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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.17, 12,745.97 and 5,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.17, 12,745.97 and 5,044.69 is: 6,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.17 : 12,745.97 = 5,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.17/12,745.97 = 5,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.17x = 12,745.97 × 5,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.17x = 64,299,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299,467.40/9,236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.70

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