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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.59, 12,753.40 and 5,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.59, 12,753.40 and 5,049.84 is: 6,968.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.59 : 12,753.40 = 5,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.59/12,753.40 = 5,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.59x = 12,753.40 × 5,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.59x = 64,402,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,402,674.13/9,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.78

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