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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.21, 12,423.83 and 5,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.21, 12,423.83 and 5,645.88 is: 7,790.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.21 : 12,423.83 = 5,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.21/12,423.83 = 5,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.21x = 12,423.83 × 5,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.21x = 70,143,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,143,453.32/9,003.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.94

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