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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.30, 12,753.29 and 5,049.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.30, 12,753.29 and 5,049.55 is: 6,968.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.30 : 12,753.29 = 5,049.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.30/12,753.29 = 5,049.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.30x = 12,753.29 × 5,049.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.30x = 64,398,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398,375.52/9,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.54

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