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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.23, 12,412.34 and 6,019.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.23, 12,412.34 and 6,019.97 is: 8,297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.23 : 12,412.34 = 6,019.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.23/12,412.34 = 6,019.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.23x = 12,412.34 × 6,019.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.23x = 74,721,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,721,914.43/9,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.61

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