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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.02, 12,421.26 and 5,022.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.02, 12,421.26 and 5,022.57 is: 6,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.02 : 12,421.26 = 5,022.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.02/12,421.26 = 5,022.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.02x = 12,421.26 × 5,022.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.02x = 62,386,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386,647.84/9,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.06

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