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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.53, 12,459.09 and 5,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.53, 12,459.09 and 5,050.68 is: 6,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.53 : 12,459.09 = 5,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.53/12,459.09 = 5,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.53x = 12,459.09 × 5,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.53x = 62,926,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,926,876.68/9,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.01

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