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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.44, 12,753.36 and 5,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.44, 12,753.36 and 5,049.84 is: 6,968.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.44 : 12,753.36 = 5,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.44/12,753.36 = 5,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.44x = 12,753.36 × 5,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.44x = 64,402,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,402,427.46/9,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.87

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