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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.35, 12,449.51 and 5,042.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.35, 12,449.51 and 5,042.38 is: 6,958.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.35 : 12,449.51 = 5,042.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.35/12,449.51 = 5,042.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.35x = 12,449.51 × 5,042.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.35x = 62,775,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,775,160.23/9,021.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.51

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