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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,020.08, 12,447.49 and 5,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,020.08, 12,447.49 and 5,041.56 is: 6,957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,020.08 : 12,447.49 = 5,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,020.08/12,447.49 = 5,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,020.08x = 12,447.49 × 5,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,020.08x = 62,754,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754,741.19/9,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.23

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