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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.81, 12,750.94 and 5,048.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.81, 12,750.94 and 5,048.06 is: 6,966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.81 : 12,750.94 = 5,048.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.81/12,750.94 = 5,048.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.81x = 12,750.94 × 5,048.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.81x = 64,367,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,367,548.36/9,239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.33

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