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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.39, 12,422.54 and 5,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.39, 12,422.54 and 5,023.27 is: 6,932.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.39 : 12,422.54 = 5,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.39/12,422.54 = 5,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.39x = 12,422.54 × 5,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.39x = 62,401,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,772.51/9,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.46

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