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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.26, 12,458.88 and 5,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.26, 12,458.88 and 5,049.33 is: 6,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.26 : 12,458.88 = 5,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.26/12,458.88 = 5,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.26x = 12,458.88 × 5,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.26x = 62,908,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,908,996.55/9,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.01

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