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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.19, 12,751.46 and 5,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.19, 12,751.46 and 5,048.44 is: 6,966.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.19 : 12,751.46 = 5,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.19/12,751.46 = 5,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.19x = 12,751.46 × 5,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.19x = 64,374,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374,942.53/9,240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.84

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