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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.25, 12,452.02 and 5,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.25, 12,452.02 and 5,044.35 is: 6,961.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.25 : 12,452.02 = 5,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.25/12,452.02 = 5,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.25x = 12,452.02 × 5,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.25x = 62,812,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,812,347.09/9,023.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.17

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