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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.84, 12,763.02 and 5,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.84, 12,763.02 and 5,708.03 is: 7,878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.84 : 12,763.02 = 5,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.84/12,763.02 = 5,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.84x = 12,763.02 × 5,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.84x = 72,851,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,851,637.24/9,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,878.54

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