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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.71, 12,750.53 and 5,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.71, 12,750.53 and 5,047.96 is: 6,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.71 : 12,750.53 = 5,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.71/12,750.53 = 5,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.71x = 12,750.53 × 5,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.71x = 64,364,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,364,165.42/9,239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.04

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