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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.06, 12,760.89 and 5,055.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.06, 12,760.89 and 5,055.31 is: 6,976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.06 : 12,760.89 = 5,055.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.06/12,760.89 = 5,055.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.06x = 12,760.89 × 5,055.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.06x = 64,510,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,510,254.83/9,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.30

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