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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.53, 12,452.56 and 5,044.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.53, 12,452.56 and 5,044.86 is: 6,961.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.53 : 12,452.56 = 5,044.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.53/12,452.56 = 5,044.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.53x = 12,452.56 × 5,044.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.53x = 62,821,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821,421.84/9,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.96

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