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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.28, 12,751.59 and 4,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.28, 12,751.59 and 4,991.34 is: 6,888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.28 : 12,751.59 = 4,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.28/12,751.59 = 4,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.28x = 12,751.59 × 4,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.28x = 63,647,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,647,510.14/9,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.05

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