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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.69, 12,458.37 and 5,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.69, 12,458.37 and 5,049.97 is: 6,968.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.69 : 12,458.37 = 5,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.69/12,458.37 = 5,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.69x = 12,458.37 × 5,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.69x = 62,914,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,914,394.75/9,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.27

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