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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.24, 12,747.78 and 5,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.24, 12,747.78 and 5,045.76 is: 6,963.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.24 : 12,747.78 = 5,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.24/12,747.78 = 5,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.24x = 12,747.78 × 5,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.24x = 64,322,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,322,238.41/9,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.36

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