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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.69, 12,746.63 and 5,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.69, 12,746.63 and 5,044.94 is: 6,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.69 : 12,746.63 = 5,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.69/12,746.63 = 5,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.69x = 12,746.63 × 5,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.69x = 64,305,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305,983.55/9,236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.02

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