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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.64, 12,761.73 and 5,055.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.64, 12,761.73 and 5,055.89 is: 6,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.64 : 12,761.73 = 5,055.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.64/12,761.73 = 5,055.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.64x = 12,761.73 × 5,055.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.64x = 64,521,903.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,521,903.09/9,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.12

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