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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.46, 12,746.25 and 5,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.46, 12,746.25 and 5,044.71 is: 6,961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.46 : 12,746.25 = 5,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.46/12,746.25 = 5,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.46x = 12,746.25 × 5,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.46x = 64,301,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,301,134.84/9,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.66

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