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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.05, 12,746.93 and 5,204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.05, 12,746.93 and 5,204.08 is: 7,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.05 : 12,746.93 = 5,204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.05/12,746.93 = 5,204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.05x = 12,746.93 × 5,204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.05x = 66,336,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336,048.02/9,237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.52

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