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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.34, 12,450.24 and 5,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.34, 12,450.24 and 5,043.74 is: 6,960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.34 : 12,450.24 = 5,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.34/12,450.24 = 5,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.34x = 12,450.24 × 5,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.34x = 62,795,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,795,773.50/9,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.03

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