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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.16, 12,505.14 and 5,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.16, 12,505.14 and 5,029.20 is: 6,939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.16 : 12,505.14 = 5,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.16/12,505.14 = 5,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.16x = 12,505.14 × 5,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.16x = 62,890,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,890,850.09/9,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.94

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