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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.83, 12,746.82 and 5,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.83, 12,746.82 and 5,045.08 is: 6,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.83 : 12,746.82 = 5,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.83/12,746.82 = 5,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.83x = 12,746.82 × 5,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.83x = 64,308,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,308,726.65/9,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.21

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