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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.98, 12,451.44 and 5,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.98, 12,451.44 and 5,044.08 is: 6,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.98 : 12,451.44 = 5,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.98/12,451.44 = 5,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.98x = 12,451.44 × 5,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.98x = 62,806,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806,059.48/9,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.68

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