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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.04, 12,460.41 and 6,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.04, 12,460.41 and 6,049.06 is: 8,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.04 : 12,460.41 = 6,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.04/12,460.41 = 6,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.04x = 12,460.41 × 6,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.04x = 75,373,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,373,736.56/9,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.85

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