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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.10, 12,452.09 and 5,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.10, 12,452.09 and 5,044.47 is: 6,961.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.10 : 12,452.09 = 5,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.10/12,452.09 = 5,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.10x = 12,452.09 × 5,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.10x = 62,814,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,814,194.44/9,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.49

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