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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.69, 12,760.43 and 4,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.69, 12,760.43 and 4,997.73 is: 6,896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.69 : 12,760.43 = 4,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.69/12,760.43 = 4,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.69x = 12,760.43 × 4,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.69x = 63,773,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,773,183.82/9,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.87

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