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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.41, 12,488.19 and 5,070.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.41, 12,488.19 and 5,070.51 is: 6,997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.41 : 12,488.19 = 5,070.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.41/12,488.19 = 5,070.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.41x = 12,488.19 × 5,070.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.41x = 63,321,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,321,492.28/9,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.31

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