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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.44, 12,459.35 and 5,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.44, 12,459.35 and 5,049.58 is: 6,968.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.44 : 12,459.35 = 5,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.44/12,459.35 = 5,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.44x = 12,459.35 × 5,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.44x = 62,914,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,914,461.24/9,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.48

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