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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.84, 12,762.03 and 5,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.84, 12,762.03 and 5,056.09 is: 6,977.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.84 : 12,762.03 = 5,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.84/12,762.03 = 5,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.84x = 12,762.03 × 5,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.84x = 64,525,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,525,972.26/9,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.41

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