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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.23, 12,434.40 and 6,986.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.23, 12,434.40 and 6,986.07 is: 9,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.23 : 12,434.40 = 6,986.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.23/12,434.40 = 6,986.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.23x = 12,434.40 × 6,986.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.23x = 86,867,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,867,588.81/9,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.21

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