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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.78, 12,748.08 and 5,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.78, 12,748.08 and 5,046 is: 6,963.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.78 : 12,748.08 = 5,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.78/12,748.08 = 5,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.78x = 12,748.08 × 5,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.78x = 64,326,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,326,811.68/9,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.45

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