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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.04, 12,746.64 and 5,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.04, 12,746.64 and 5,044.48 is: 6,961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.04 : 12,746.64 = 5,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.04/12,746.64 = 5,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.04x = 12,746.64 × 5,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.04x = 64,300,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,300,170.55/9,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.12

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