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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.67, 12,422.33 and 5,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.67, 12,422.33 and 5,023.02 is: 6,931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.67 : 12,422.33 = 5,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.67/12,422.33 = 5,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.67x = 12,422.33 × 5,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.67x = 62,397,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,397,586.92/9,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.78

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