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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.15, 12,459.21 and 5,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.15, 12,459.21 and 5,050.18 is: 6,968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.15 : 12,459.21 = 5,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.15/12,459.21 = 5,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.15x = 12,459.21 × 5,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.15x = 62,921,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,921,190.86/9,029.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.68

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