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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.85, 12,459.89 and 5,050.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.85, 12,459.89 and 5,050.19 is: 6,969.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.85 : 12,459.89 = 5,050.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.85/12,459.89 = 5,050.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.85x = 12,459.89 × 5,050.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.85x = 62,924,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924,855.65/9,028.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.31

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