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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.43, 12,452.94 and 5,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.43, 12,452.94 and 5,045.25 is: 6,962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.43 : 12,452.94 = 5,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.43/12,452.94 = 5,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.43x = 12,452.94 × 5,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.43x = 62,828,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,828,195.54/9,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.78

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