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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.68, 12,422.43 and 5,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.68, 12,422.43 and 5,023.02 is: 6,931.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.68 : 12,422.43 = 5,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.68/12,422.43 = 5,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.68x = 12,422.43 × 5,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.68x = 62,398,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,398,114.34/9,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.83

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