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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.03, 12,423.90 and 5,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.03, 12,423.90 and 5,225.97 is: 7,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.03 : 12,423.90 = 5,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.03/12,423.90 = 5,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.03x = 12,423.90 × 5,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.03x = 64,926,928.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,926,928.68/9,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.68

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