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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.92, 12,458.49 and 5,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.92, 12,458.49 and 5,049.05 is: 6,967.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.92 : 12,458.49 = 5,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.92/12,458.49 = 5,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.92x = 12,458.49 × 5,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.92x = 62,903,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,903,451.40/9,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.66

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