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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,020.73, 12,448.35 and 5,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,020.73, 12,448.35 and 5,041.74 is: 6,957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,020.73 : 12,448.35 = 5,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,020.73/12,448.35 = 5,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,020.73x = 12,448.35 × 5,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,020.73x = 62,761,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,761,344.13/9,020.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.46

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