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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.44, 12,754.74 and 5,050.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.44, 12,754.74 and 5,050.84 is: 6,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.44 : 12,754.74 = 5,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.44/12,754.74 = 5,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.44x = 12,754.74 × 5,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.44x = 64,422,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,150.98/9,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.25

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