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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.78, 12,460.97 and 5,050.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.78, 12,460.97 and 5,050.89 is: 6,970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.78 : 12,460.97 = 5,050.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.78/12,460.97 = 5,050.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.78x = 12,460.97 × 5,050.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.78x = 62,939,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,939,001.39/9,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.16

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