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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.95, 12,451.34 and 5,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.95, 12,451.34 and 5,044.14 is: 6,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.95 : 12,451.34 = 5,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.95/12,451.34 = 5,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.95x = 12,451.34 × 5,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.95x = 62,806,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806,314.76/9,022.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.73

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