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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.88, 12,747.06 and 5,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.88, 12,747.06 and 5,045.04 is: 6,962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.88 : 12,747.06 = 5,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.88/12,747.06 = 5,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.88x = 12,747.06 × 5,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.88x = 64,309,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,309,427.58/9,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.25

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