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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.82, 12,450.08 and 5,042.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.82, 12,450.08 and 5,042.93 is: 6,959.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.82 : 12,450.08 = 5,042.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.82/12,450.08 = 5,042.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.82x = 12,450.08 × 5,042.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.82x = 62,784,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,784,881.93/9,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.23

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