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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.19, 12,761.12 and 5,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.19, 12,761.12 and 5,055.44 is: 6,976.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.19 : 12,761.12 = 5,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.19/12,761.12 = 5,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.19x = 12,761.12 × 5,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.19x = 64,513,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513,076.49/9,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.51

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