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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.74, 12,422.45 and 5,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.74, 12,422.45 and 5,023.08 is: 6,931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.74 : 12,422.45 = 5,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.74/12,422.45 = 5,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.74x = 12,422.45 × 5,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.74x = 62,398,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,398,960.15/9,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.88

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