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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,020.41, 12,447.92 and 5,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,020.41, 12,447.92 and 5,041.55 is: 6,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,020.41 : 12,447.92 = 5,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,020.41/12,447.92 = 5,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,020.41x = 12,447.92 × 5,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,020.41x = 62,756,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,756,811.08/9,020.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.20

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