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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.28, 12,449.99 and 5,043.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.28, 12,449.99 and 5,043.97 is: 6,960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.28 : 12,449.99 = 5,043.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.28/12,449.99 = 5,043.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.28x = 12,449.99 × 5,043.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.28x = 62,797,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,797,288.59/9,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.25

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