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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.88, 12,753.96 and 5,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.88, 12,753.96 and 5,050.04 is: 6,969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.88 : 12,753.96 = 5,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.88/12,753.96 = 5,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.88x = 12,753.96 × 5,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.88x = 64,408,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,408,008.16/9,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.15

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