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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.28, 12,759.86 and 4,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.28, 12,759.86 and 4,997.34 is: 6,896.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.28 : 12,759.86 = 4,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.28/12,759.86 = 4,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.28x = 12,759.86 × 4,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.28x = 63,765,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,765,358.77/9,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.33

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