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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.94, 12,759.39 and 4,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.94, 12,759.39 and 4,996.98 is: 6,895.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.94 : 12,759.39 = 4,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.94/12,759.39 = 4,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.94x = 12,759.39 × 4,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.94x = 63,758,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,758,416.64/9,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.83

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