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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.02, 12,753.80 and 5,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.02, 12,753.80 and 5,050.30 is: 6,969.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.02 : 12,753.80 = 5,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.02/12,753.80 = 5,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.02x = 12,753.80 × 5,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.02x = 64,410,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,410,516.14/9,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.31

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