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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.99, 12,451.29 and 5,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.99, 12,451.29 and 5,044.07 is: 6,960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.99 : 12,451.29 = 5,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.99/12,451.29 = 5,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.99x = 12,451.29 × 5,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.99x = 62,805,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,805,178.35/9,022.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.57

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