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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.94, 12,760.77 and 4,997.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.94, 12,760.77 and 4,997.98 is: 6,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.94 : 12,760.77 = 4,997.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.94/12,760.77 = 4,997.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.94x = 12,760.77 × 4,997.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.94x = 63,778,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,778,073.24/9,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.21

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