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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.68, 12,423.66 and 5,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.68, 12,423.66 and 5,024.60 is: 6,933.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.68 : 12,423.66 = 5,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.68/12,423.66 = 5,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.68x = 12,423.66 × 5,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.68x = 62,423,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,423,922.04/9,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.16

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