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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.26, 12,453.36 and 5,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.26, 12,453.36 and 5,045.34 is: 6,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.26 : 12,453.36 = 5,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.26/12,453.36 = 5,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.26x = 12,453.36 × 5,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.26x = 62,831,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,831,435.34/9,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.50

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