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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.66, 12,747.98 and 5,045.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.66, 12,747.98 and 5,045.91 is: 6,963.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.66 : 12,747.98 = 5,045.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.66/12,747.98 = 5,045.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.66x = 12,747.98 × 5,045.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.66x = 64,325,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,325,172.38/9,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.36

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