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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.20, 12,453.24 and 5,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.20, 12,453.24 and 5,044.60 is: 6,962.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.20 : 12,453.24 = 5,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.20/12,453.24 = 5,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.20x = 12,453.24 × 5,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.20x = 62,821,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821,614.50/9,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.23

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