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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.31, 12,449.32 and 4,988.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.31, 12,449.32 and 4,988.41 is: 6,883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.31 : 12,449.32 = 4,988.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.31/12,449.32 = 4,988.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.31x = 12,449.32 × 4,988.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.31x = 62,102,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102,312.38/9,021.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.96

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