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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.22, 12,752.84 and 5,049.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.22, 12,752.84 and 5,049.47 is: 6,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.22 : 12,752.84 = 5,049.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.22/12,752.84 = 5,049.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.22x = 12,752.84 × 5,049.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.22x = 64,395,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395,127.50/9,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.25

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