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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.63, 12,461.44 and 5,051.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.63, 12,461.44 and 5,051.01 is: 6,970.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.63 : 12,461.44 = 5,051.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.63/12,461.44 = 5,051.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.63x = 12,461.44 × 5,051.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.63x = 62,942,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942,770.49/9,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.70

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