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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.81, 12,760.60 and 5,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.81, 12,760.60 and 5,055.06 is: 6,975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.81 : 12,760.60 = 5,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.81/12,760.60 = 5,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.81x = 12,760.60 × 5,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.81x = 64,505,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,505,643.18/9,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.99

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