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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.79, 12,460.86 and 5,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.79, 12,460.86 and 5,050.92 is: 6,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.79 : 12,460.86 = 5,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.79/12,460.86 = 5,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.79x = 12,460.86 × 5,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.79x = 62,938,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938,806.99/9,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.13

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