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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.88, 12,749.52 and 5,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.88, 12,749.52 and 5,047.12 is: 6,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.88 : 12,749.52 = 5,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.88/12,749.52 = 5,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.88x = 12,749.52 × 5,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.88x = 64,348,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,348,357.38/9,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.95

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