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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.61, 12,750.68 and 5,047.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.61, 12,750.68 and 5,047.86 is: 6,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.61 : 12,750.68 = 5,047.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.61/12,750.68 = 5,047.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.61x = 12,750.68 × 5,047.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.61x = 64,363,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363,622.31/9,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.05

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