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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.89, 12,753.78 and 5,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.89, 12,753.78 and 5,050.14 is: 6,969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.89 : 12,753.78 = 5,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.89/12,753.78 = 5,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.89x = 12,753.78 × 5,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.89x = 64,408,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,408,374.53/9,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.18

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