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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.90, 12,483.51 and 5,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.90, 12,483.51 and 5,270.30 is: 7,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.90 : 12,483.51 = 5,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.90/12,483.51 = 5,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.90x = 12,483.51 × 5,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.90x = 65,791,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,791,867.46/9,044.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.92

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