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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.73, 12,490.51 and 5,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.73, 12,490.51 and 5,017.48 is: 6,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.73 : 12,490.51 = 5,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.73/12,490.51 = 5,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.73x = 12,490.51 × 5,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.73x = 62,670,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,670,884.11/9,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.40

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