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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.61, 12,826.57 and 5,045.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.61, 12,826.57 and 5,045.67 is: 6,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.61 : 12,826.57 = 5,045.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.61/12,826.57 = 5,045.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.61x = 12,826.57 × 5,045.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.61x = 64,718,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,718,639.45/9,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.03

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