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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.68, 12,422.62 and 5,022.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.68, 12,422.62 and 5,022.96 is: 6,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.68 : 12,422.62 = 5,022.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.68/12,422.62 = 5,022.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.68x = 12,422.62 × 5,022.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.68x = 62,398,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,398,323.36/9,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.85

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