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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.52, 12,841.48 and 5,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.52, 12,841.48 and 5,056.44 is: 6,977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.52 : 12,841.48 = 5,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.52/12,841.48 = 5,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.52x = 12,841.48 × 5,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.52x = 64,932,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,932,173.13/9,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.81

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