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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.48, 12,757.38 and 5,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.48, 12,757.38 and 5,052.73 is: 6,972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.48 : 12,757.38 = 5,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.48/12,757.38 = 5,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.48x = 12,757.38 × 5,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.48x = 64,459,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,459,545.81/9,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.76

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