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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.94, 12,461.66 and 6,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.94, 12,461.66 and 6,049.97 is: 8,350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.94 : 12,461.66 = 6,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.94/12,461.66 = 6,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.94x = 12,461.66 × 6,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.94x = 75,392,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,392,669.15/9,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.11

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