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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.68, 12,757.66 and 5,052.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.68, 12,757.66 and 5,052.93 is: 6,973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.68 : 12,757.66 = 5,052.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.68/12,757.66 = 5,052.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.68x = 12,757.66 × 5,052.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.68x = 64,463,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,463,562.94/9,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.04

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