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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.73, 12,460.77 and 5,050.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.73, 12,460.77 and 5,050.74 is: 6,969.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.73 : 12,460.77 = 5,050.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.73/12,460.77 = 5,050.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.73x = 12,460.77 × 5,050.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.73x = 62,936,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,936,109.47/9,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.88

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