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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.88, 12,761.70 and 5,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.88, 12,761.70 and 5,056.14 is: 6,977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.88 : 12,761.70 = 5,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.88/12,761.70 = 5,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.88x = 12,761.70 × 5,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.88x = 64,524,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524,941.84/9,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.27

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