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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.06, 12,459.82 and 5,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.06, 12,459.82 and 5,050.24 is: 6,969.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.06 : 12,459.82 = 5,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.06/12,459.82 = 5,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.06x = 12,459.82 × 5,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.06x = 62,925,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,925,081.36/9,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.17

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