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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.52, 12,755.04 and 5,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.52, 12,755.04 and 5,050.68 is: 6,970.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.52 : 12,755.04 = 5,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.52/12,755.04 = 5,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.52x = 12,755.04 × 5,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.52x = 64,421,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,421,625.43/9,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.14

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