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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.81, 12,743.75 and 6,049.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.81, 12,743.75 and 6,049.51 is: 8,343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.81 : 12,743.75 = 6,049.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.81/12,743.75 = 6,049.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.81x = 12,743.75 × 6,049.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.81x = 77,093,426.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,093,426.33/9,239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.62

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