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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.89, 12,753.73 and 5,210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.89, 12,753.73 and 5,210.01 is: 7,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.89 : 12,753.73 = 5,210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.89/12,753.73 = 5,210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.89x = 12,753.73 × 5,210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.89x = 66,447,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,447,034.79/9,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.77

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