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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.77, 12,757.82 and 5,053.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.77, 12,757.82 and 5,053.11 is: 6,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.77 : 12,757.82 = 5,053.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.77/12,757.82 = 5,053.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.77x = 12,757.82 × 5,053.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.77x = 64,466,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,466,642.55/9,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.31

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