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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.16, 12,762.51 and 5,056.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.16, 12,762.51 and 5,056.41 is: 6,977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.16 : 12,762.51 = 5,056.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.16/12,762.51 = 5,056.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.16x = 12,762.51 × 5,056.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.16x = 64,532,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,532,483.19/9,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.87

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