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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.08, 12,752.73 and 5,049.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.08, 12,752.73 and 5,049.42 is: 6,968.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.08 : 12,752.73 = 5,049.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.08/12,752.73 = 5,049.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.08x = 12,752.73 × 5,049.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.08x = 64,393,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,393,889.92/9,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.22

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