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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.58, 12,428.13 and 6,022.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.58, 12,428.13 and 6,022.62 is: 8,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.58 : 12,428.13 = 6,022.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.58/12,428.13 = 6,022.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.58x = 12,428.13 × 6,022.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.58x = 74,849,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,849,904.30/9,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.50

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