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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.35, 12,761.04 and 5,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.35, 12,761.04 and 5,055.60 is: 6,976.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.35 : 12,761.04 = 5,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.35/12,761.04 = 5,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.35x = 12,761.04 × 5,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.35x = 64,514,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,514,713.82/9,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.56

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