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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.08, 12,751.35 and 5,048.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.08, 12,751.35 and 5,048.42 is: 6,966.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.08 : 12,751.35 = 5,048.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.08/12,751.35 = 5,048.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.08x = 12,751.35 × 5,048.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.08x = 64,374,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374,170.37/9,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.84

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