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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.23, 12,485.36 and 6,024.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.23, 12,485.36 and 6,024.37 is: 8,316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.23 : 12,485.36 = 6,024.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.23/12,485.36 = 6,024.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.23x = 12,485.36 × 6,024.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.23x = 75,216,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,216,428.22/9,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.51

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