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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.46, 12,423.45 and 5,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.46, 12,423.45 and 5,023.35 is: 6,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.46 : 12,423.45 = 5,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.46/12,423.45 = 5,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.46x = 12,423.45 × 5,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.46x = 62,407,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,407,337.56/9,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.25

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