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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.73, 12,489.13 and 5,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.73, 12,489.13 and 5,016.48 is: 6,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.73 : 12,489.13 = 5,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.73/12,489.13 = 5,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.73x = 12,489.13 × 5,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.73x = 62,651,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,651,486.44/9,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.02

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