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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.79, 12,753.63 and 5,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.79, 12,753.63 and 5,050.04 is: 6,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.79 : 12,753.63 = 5,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.79/12,753.63 = 5,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.79x = 12,753.63 × 5,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.79x = 64,406,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,406,341.65/9,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.03

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