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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.10, 12,460.24 and 4,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.10, 12,460.24 and 4,996.52 is: 6,895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.10 : 12,460.24 = 4,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.10/12,460.24 = 4,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.10x = 12,460.24 × 4,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.10x = 62,257,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,257,838.36/9,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.24

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