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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,020.55, 12,448.76 and 5,041.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,020.55, 12,448.76 and 5,041.65 is: 6,957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,020.55 : 12,448.76 = 5,041.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,020.55/12,448.76 = 5,041.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,020.55x = 12,448.76 × 5,041.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,020.55x = 62,762,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,762,265.65/9,020.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.70

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