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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.14, 12,756.60 and 5,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.14, 12,756.60 and 5,052.30 is: 6,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.14 : 12,756.60 = 5,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.14/12,756.60 = 5,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.14x = 12,756.60 × 5,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.14x = 64,450,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,450,170.18/9,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.00

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