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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.22, 12,460.28 and 5,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.22, 12,460.28 and 5,050.71 is: 6,969.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.22 : 12,460.28 = 5,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.22/12,460.28 = 5,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.22x = 12,460.28 × 5,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.22x = 62,933,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,933,235.55/9,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.95

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