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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.64, 12,452.58 and 5,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.64, 12,452.58 and 5,044.74 is: 6,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.64 : 12,452.58 = 5,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.64/12,452.58 = 5,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.64x = 12,452.58 × 5,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.64x = 62,820,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,820,028.43/9,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.72

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