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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.08, 12,747.12 and 5,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.08, 12,747.12 and 5,045.30 is: 6,962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.08 : 12,747.12 = 5,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.08/12,747.12 = 5,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.08x = 12,747.12 × 5,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.08x = 64,313,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,313,044.54/9,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.49

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