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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.92, 12,451.59 and 5,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.92, 12,451.59 and 5,044.02 is: 6,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.92 : 12,451.59 = 5,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.92/12,451.59 = 5,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.92x = 12,451.59 × 5,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.92x = 62,806,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806,068.99/9,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.73

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