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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.73, 12,452.67 and 5,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.73, 12,452.67 and 5,044.80 is: 6,961.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.73 : 12,452.67 = 5,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.73/12,452.67 = 5,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.73x = 12,452.67 × 5,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.73x = 62,821,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821,229.62/9,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.78

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