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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.89, 12,490.15 and 5,018.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.89, 12,490.15 and 5,018.00 is: 6,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.89 : 12,490.15 = 5,018.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.89/12,490.15 = 5,018.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.89x = 12,490.15 × 5,018.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.89x = 62,675,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,675,577.37/9,050.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.80

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