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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.62, 12,451.20 and 5,043.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.62, 12,451.20 and 5,043.75 is: 6,960.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.62 : 12,451.20 = 5,043.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.62/12,451.20 = 5,043.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.62x = 12,451.20 × 5,043.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.62x = 62,800,740
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,800,740/9,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.37

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