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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.76, 12,746.88 and 5,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.76, 12,746.88 and 5,045.04 is: 6,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.76 : 12,746.88 = 5,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.76/12,746.88 = 5,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.76x = 12,746.88 × 5,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.76x = 64,308,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,308,519.48/9,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.24

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