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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.52, 12,761.64 and 5,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.52, 12,761.64 and 5,055.84 is: 6,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.52 : 12,761.64 = 5,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.52/12,761.64 = 5,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.52x = 12,761.64 × 5,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.52x = 64,520,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,520,809.98/9,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.09

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