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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.43, 12,761.45 and 5,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.43, 12,761.45 and 5,055.68 is: 6,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.43 : 12,761.45 = 5,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.43/12,761.45 = 5,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.43x = 12,761.45 × 5,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.43x = 64,517,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,517,807.54/9,247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.84

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