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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.17, 12,459.15 and 5,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.17, 12,459.15 and 5,049.99 is: 6,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.17 : 12,459.15 = 5,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.17/12,459.15 = 5,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.17x = 12,459.15 × 5,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.17x = 62,918,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,918,582.91/9,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.14

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