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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.98, 13,498.02 and 5,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.98, 13,498.02 and 5,050.44 is: 7,570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.98 : 13,498.02 = 5,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.98/13,498.02 = 5,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.98x = 13,498.02 × 5,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.98x = 68,170,940.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,170,940.13/9,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.36

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