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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.22, 12,423.32 and 5,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.22, 12,423.32 and 5,023.25 is: 6,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.22 : 12,423.32 = 5,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.22/12,423.32 = 5,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.22x = 12,423.32 × 5,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.22x = 62,405,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,405,392.63/9,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.22

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