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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.99, 12,452.88 and 5,247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.99, 12,452.88 and 5,247.77 is: 7,241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.99 : 12,452.88 = 5,247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.99/12,452.88 = 5,247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.99x = 12,452.88 × 5,247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.99x = 65,349,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,349,787.81/9,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.79

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