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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.52, 12,460.14 and 5,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.52, 12,460.14 and 5,050.62 is: 6,969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.52 : 12,460.14 = 5,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.52/12,460.14 = 5,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.52x = 12,460.14 × 5,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.52x = 62,931,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,931,432.29/9,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.52

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