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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.26, 12,452.38 and 5,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.26, 12,452.38 and 5,044.54 is: 6,961.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.26 : 12,452.38 = 5,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.26/12,452.38 = 5,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.26x = 12,452.38 × 5,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.26x = 62,816,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,816,529.01/9,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.62

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