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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.52, 12,763.02 and 5,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.52, 12,763.02 and 5,056.84 is: 6,978.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.52 : 12,763.02 = 5,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.52/12,763.02 = 5,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.52x = 12,763.02 × 5,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.52x = 64,540,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540,550.06/9,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.47

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