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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.27, 12,759.84 and 4,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.27, 12,759.84 and 4,997.33 is: 6,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.27 : 12,759.84 = 4,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.27/12,759.84 = 4,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.27x = 12,759.84 × 4,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.27x = 63,765,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,765,067.43/9,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.30

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