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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.44, 12,459.96 and 5,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.44, 12,459.96 and 5,049.72 is: 6,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.44 : 12,459.96 = 5,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.44/12,459.96 = 5,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.44x = 12,459.96 × 5,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.44x = 62,919,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,919,309.21/9,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.01

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