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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.19, 12,430.74 and 6,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.19, 12,430.74 and 6,023.52 is: 8,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.19 : 12,430.74 = 6,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.19/12,430.74 = 6,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.19x = 12,430.74 × 6,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.19x = 74,876,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,876,811.00/9,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.08

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