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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.46, 12,460.92 and 5,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.46, 12,460.92 and 5,050.48 is: 6,969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.46 : 12,460.92 = 5,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.46/12,460.92 = 5,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.46x = 12,460.92 × 5,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.46x = 62,933,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,933,627.24/9,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.81

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