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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.03, 12,486.21 and 5,070.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.03, 12,486.21 and 5,070.31 is: 6,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.03 : 12,486.21 = 5,070.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.03/12,486.21 = 5,070.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.03x = 12,486.21 × 5,070.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.03x = 63,308,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,308,955.43/9,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.21

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