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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.79, 12,760.68 and 5,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.79, 12,760.68 and 5,055.04 is: 6,976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.79 : 12,760.68 = 5,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.79/12,760.68 = 5,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.79x = 12,760.68 × 5,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.79x = 64,505,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,505,747.83/9,246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.02

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