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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.39, 12,761.35 and 5,055.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.39, 12,761.35 and 5,055.37 is: 6,976.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.39 : 12,761.35 = 5,055.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.39/12,761.35 = 5,055.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.39x = 12,761.35 × 5,055.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.39x = 64,513,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513,345.95/9,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.38

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