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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.28, 12,754.34 and 4,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.28, 12,754.34 and 4,993.34 is: 6,890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.28 : 12,754.34 = 4,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.28/12,754.34 = 4,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.28x = 12,754.34 × 4,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.28x = 63,686,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686,756.10/9,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.81

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