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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.92, 12,458.81 and 5,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.92, 12,458.81 and 5,049.74 is: 6,968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.92 : 12,458.81 = 5,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.92/12,458.81 = 5,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.92x = 12,458.81 × 5,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.92x = 62,913,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,913,751.21/9,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.80

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