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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.89, 12,447.36 and 5,483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.89, 12,447.36 and 5,483.73 is: 7,564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.89 : 12,447.36 = 5,483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.89/12,447.36 = 5,483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.89x = 12,447.36 × 5,483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.89x = 68,257,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,257,961.45/9,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.98

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