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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.44, 12,461.22 and 5,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.44, 12,461.22 and 5,051.24 is: 6,971.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.44 : 12,461.22 = 5,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.44/12,461.22 = 5,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.44x = 12,461.22 × 5,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.44x = 62,944,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944,612.91/9,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,971.04

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