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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.01, 12,428.24 and 5,823.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.01, 12,428.24 and 5,823.09 is: 8,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.01 : 12,428.24 = 5,823.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.01/12,428.24 = 5,823.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.01x = 12,428.24 × 5,823.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.01x = 72,370,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,370,730.95/9,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.04

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