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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.72, 12,754.96 and 5,050.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.72, 12,754.96 and 5,050.97 is: 6,970.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.72 : 12,754.96 = 5,050.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.72/12,754.96 = 5,050.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.72x = 12,754.96 × 5,050.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.72x = 64,424,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,891.74/9,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.34

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