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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.60, 12,451.26 and 5,043.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.60, 12,451.26 and 5,043.88 is: 6,960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.60 : 12,451.26 = 5,043.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.60/12,451.26 = 5,043.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.60x = 12,451.26 × 5,043.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.60x = 62,802,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,802,661.29/9,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.59

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