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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.23, 12,761.55 and 5,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.23, 12,761.55 and 5,055.48 is: 6,976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.23 : 12,761.55 = 5,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.23/12,761.55 = 5,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.23x = 12,761.55 × 5,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.23x = 64,515,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,515,760.79/9,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.77

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