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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.26, 12,748.80 and 5,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.26, 12,748.80 and 5,046.48 is: 6,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.26 : 12,748.80 = 5,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.26/12,748.80 = 5,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.26x = 12,748.80 × 5,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.26x = 64,336,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336,564.22/9,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.14

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