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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.08, 12,452.36 and 5,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.08, 12,452.36 and 5,044.08 is: 6,961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.08 : 12,452.36 = 5,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.08/12,452.36 = 5,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.08x = 12,452.36 × 5,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.08x = 62,810,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,810,700.03/9,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.12

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