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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.54, 12,452.49 and 5,044.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.54, 12,452.49 and 5,044.65 is: 6,961.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.54 : 12,452.49 = 5,044.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.54/12,452.49 = 5,044.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.54x = 12,452.49 × 5,044.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.54x = 62,818,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,818,453.68/9,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.62

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