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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.98, 12,760.82 and 5,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.98, 12,760.82 and 5,055.23 is: 6,976.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.98 : 12,760.82 = 5,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.98/12,760.82 = 5,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.98x = 12,760.82 × 5,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.98x = 64,508,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,508,854.81/9,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.21

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