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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.24, 12,452.70 and 5,484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.24, 12,452.70 and 5,484.70 is: 7,570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.24 : 12,452.70 = 5,484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.24/12,452.70 = 5,484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.24x = 12,452.70 × 5,484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.24x = 68,299,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,299,323.69/9,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.11

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