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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.74, 12,826.46 and 5,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.74, 12,826.46 and 5,045.60 is: 6,962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.74 : 12,826.46 = 5,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.74/12,826.46 = 5,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.74x = 12,826.46 × 5,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.74x = 64,717,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,717,186.58/9,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.78

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