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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.16, 12,460.73 and 5,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.16, 12,460.73 and 5,050.04 is: 6,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.16 : 12,460.73 = 5,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.16/12,460.73 = 5,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.16x = 12,460.73 × 5,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.16x = 62,927,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,927,097.38/9,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.32

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