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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.23, 12,422.09 and 5,022.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.23, 12,422.09 and 5,022.35 is: 6,931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.23 : 12,422.09 = 5,022.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.23/12,422.09 = 5,022.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.23x = 12,422.09 × 5,022.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.23x = 62,387,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,387,996.49/9,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.05

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