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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.53, 12,451.11 and 5,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.53, 12,451.11 and 5,043.64 is: 6,960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.53 : 12,451.11 = 5,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.53/12,451.11 = 5,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.53x = 12,451.11 × 5,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.53x = 62,798,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798,960.18/9,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.24

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