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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.11, 12,421.52 and 5,021.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.11, 12,421.52 and 5,021.99 is: 6,930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.11 : 12,421.52 = 5,021.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.11/12,421.52 = 5,021.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.11x = 12,421.52 × 5,021.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.11x = 62,380,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,380,727.42/9,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.33

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