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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.23, 12,431.54 and 5,231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.23, 12,431.54 and 5,231.71 is: 7,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.23 : 12,431.54 = 5,231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.23/12,431.54 = 5,231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.23x = 12,431.54 × 5,231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.23x = 65,038,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,038,212.13/9,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.87

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