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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.70, 12,452.97 and 5,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.70, 12,452.97 and 5,044.98 is: 6,962.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.70 : 12,452.97 = 5,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.70/12,452.97 = 5,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.70x = 12,452.97 × 5,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.70x = 62,824,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,824,984.59/9,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.22

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