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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.78, 12,449.30 and 5,043.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.78, 12,449.30 and 5,043.47 is: 6,959.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.78 : 12,449.30 = 5,043.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.78/12,449.30 = 5,043.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.78x = 12,449.30 × 5,043.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.78x = 62,787,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,787,583.61/9,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.56

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