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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.56, 12,761.82 and 5,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.56, 12,761.82 and 5,056.08 is: 6,977.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.56 : 12,761.82 = 5,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.56/12,761.82 = 5,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.56x = 12,761.82 × 5,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.56x = 64,524,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524,782.87/9,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.49

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