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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.67, 12,453.17 and 5,250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.67, 12,453.17 and 5,250.41 is: 7,242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.67 : 12,453.17 = 5,250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.67/12,453.17 = 5,250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.67x = 12,453.17 × 5,250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.67x = 65,384,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,384,248.30/9,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.65

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