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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.57, 12,452.80 and 5,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.57, 12,452.80 and 5,044.85 is: 6,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.57 : 12,452.80 = 5,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.57/12,452.80 = 5,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.57x = 12,452.80 × 5,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.57x = 62,822,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,822,508.08/9,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.05

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