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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.39, 12,423.92 and 5,024.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.39, 12,423.92 and 5,024.27 is: 6,933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.39 : 12,423.92 = 5,024.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.39/12,423.92 = 5,024.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.39x = 12,423.92 × 5,024.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.39x = 62,421,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,421,134.48/9,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.84

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