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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.67, 12,461.04 and 5,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.67, 12,461.04 and 5,050.76 is: 6,970.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.67 : 12,461.04 = 5,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.67/12,461.04 = 5,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.67x = 12,461.04 × 5,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.67x = 62,937,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,937,660.09/9,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.87

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