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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.57, 12,460.08 and 5,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.57, 12,460.08 and 5,050.96 is: 6,970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.57 : 12,460.08 = 5,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.57/12,460.08 = 5,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.57x = 12,460.08 × 5,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.57x = 62,935,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,935,395.14/9,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.69

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