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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.76, 12,752.46 and 5,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.76, 12,752.46 and 5,703.04 is: 7,872.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.76 : 12,752.46 = 5,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.76/12,752.46 = 5,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.76x = 12,752.46 × 5,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.76x = 72,727,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,727,789.48/9,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.88

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