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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.91, 12,451.67 and 5,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.91, 12,451.67 and 5,044.09 is: 6,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.91 : 12,451.67 = 5,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.91/12,451.67 = 5,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.91x = 12,451.67 × 5,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.91x = 62,807,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,807,325.61/9,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.87

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