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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.68, 12,423.68 and 5,024.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.68, 12,423.68 and 5,024.64 is: 6,933.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.68 : 12,423.68 = 5,024.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.68/12,423.68 = 5,024.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.68x = 12,423.68 × 5,024.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.68x = 62,424,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,424,519.48/9,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.22

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