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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.90, 12,749.38 and 6,053.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.90, 12,749.38 and 6,053.82 is: 8,351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.90 : 12,749.38 = 6,053.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.90/12,749.38 = 6,053.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.90x = 12,749.38 × 6,053.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.90x = 77,182,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,182,451.63/9,241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.36

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