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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.60, 12,459.68 and 5,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.60, 12,459.68 and 5,049.96 is: 6,969.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.60 : 12,459.68 = 5,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.60/12,459.68 = 5,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.60x = 12,459.68 × 5,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.60x = 62,920,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,920,885.61/9,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.06

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