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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.94, 12,450.27 and 5,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.94, 12,450.27 and 5,042.96 is: 6,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.94 : 12,450.27 = 5,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.94/12,450.27 = 5,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.94x = 12,450.27 × 5,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.94x = 62,786,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,786,286.98/9,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.29

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