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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.28, 12,422.03 and 5,022.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.28, 12,422.03 and 5,022.31 is: 6,930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.28 : 12,422.03 = 5,022.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.28/12,422.03 = 5,022.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.28x = 12,422.03 × 5,022.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.28x = 62,387,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,387,252.61/9,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.93

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