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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.16, 12,752.83 and 5,049.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.16, 12,752.83 and 5,049.41 is: 6,968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.16 : 12,752.83 = 5,049.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.16/12,752.83 = 5,049.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.16x = 12,752.83 × 5,049.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.16x = 64,394,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,394,209.88/9,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.20

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