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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.83, 12,422.38 and 5,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.83, 12,422.38 and 5,023.38 is: 6,932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.83 : 12,422.38 = 5,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.83/12,422.38 = 5,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.83x = 12,422.38 × 5,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.83x = 62,402,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402,335.24/9,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.18

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