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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,020.16, 12,448.43 and 5,041.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,020.16, 12,448.43 and 5,041.19 is: 6,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,020.16 : 12,448.43 = 5,041.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,020.16/12,448.43 = 5,041.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,020.16x = 12,448.43 × 5,041.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,020.16x = 62,754,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754,883.99/9,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.18

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