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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.71, 12,449.92 and 5,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.71, 12,449.92 and 5,042.82 is: 6,959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.71 : 12,449.92 = 5,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.71/12,449.92 = 5,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.71x = 12,449.92 × 5,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.71x = 62,782,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,782,646.28/9,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.07

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