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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.94, 12,451.94 and 5,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.94, 12,451.94 and 5,044.22 is: 6,961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.94 : 12,451.94 = 5,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.94/12,451.94 = 5,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.94x = 12,451.94 × 5,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.94x = 62,810,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,810,349.61/9,022.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.18

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