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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.16, 12,761.13 and 5,055.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.16, 12,761.13 and 5,055.41 is: 6,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.16 : 12,761.13 = 5,055.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.16/12,761.13 = 5,055.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.16x = 12,761.13 × 5,055.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.16x = 64,512,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,512,655.13/9,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.49

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