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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.61, 12,459.25 and 5,050.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.61, 12,459.25 and 5,050.09 is: 6,969.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.61 : 12,459.25 = 5,050.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.61/12,459.25 = 5,050.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.61x = 12,459.25 × 5,050.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.61x = 62,920,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,920,355.72/9,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.00

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