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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.39, 12,449.44 and 5,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.39, 12,449.44 and 5,042.67 is: 6,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.39 : 12,449.44 = 5,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.39/12,449.44 = 5,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.39x = 12,449.44 × 5,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.39x = 62,778,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,778,417.60/9,021.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.84

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