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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.52, 12,452.08 and 5,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.52, 12,452.08 and 5,246.50 is: 7,239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.52 : 12,452.08 = 5,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.52/12,452.08 = 5,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.52x = 12,452.08 × 5,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.52x = 65,329,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,329,837.72/9,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,239.95

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