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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.90, 12,748.59 and 5,046.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.90, 12,748.59 and 5,046.06 is: 6,963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.90 : 12,748.59 = 5,046.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.90/12,748.59 = 5,046.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.90x = 12,748.59 × 5,046.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.90x = 64,330,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,330,150.06/9,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.72

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