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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.27, 12,422.06 and 5,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.27, 12,422.06 and 5,023.14 is: 6,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.27 : 12,422.06 = 5,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.27/12,422.06 = 5,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.27x = 12,422.06 × 5,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.27x = 62,397,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,397,721.35/9,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.34

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