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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.41, 12,461.06 and 5,050.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.41, 12,461.06 and 5,050.29 is: 6,969.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.41 : 12,461.06 = 5,050.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.41/12,461.06 = 5,050.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.41x = 12,461.06 × 5,050.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.41x = 62,931,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,931,966.71/9,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.67

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