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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.42, 12,765.64 and 5,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.42, 12,765.64 and 5,001.48 is: 6,902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.42 : 12,765.64 = 5,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.42/12,765.64 = 5,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.42x = 12,765.64 × 5,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.42x = 63,847,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,847,093.15/9,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.08

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