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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.98, 12,755.29 and 5,051.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.98, 12,755.29 and 5,051.22 is: 6,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.98 : 12,755.29 = 5,051.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.98/12,755.29 = 5,051.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.98x = 12,755.29 × 5,051.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.98x = 64,429,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429,775.95/9,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.67

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