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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.99, 12,458.91 and 5,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.99, 12,458.91 and 5,049.09 is: 6,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.99 : 12,458.91 = 5,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.99/12,458.91 = 5,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.99x = 12,458.91 × 5,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.99x = 62,906,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,906,157.89/9,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.90

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