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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.55, 12,416.93 and 6,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.55, 12,416.93 and 6,023.30 is: 8,302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.55 : 12,416.93 = 6,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.55/12,416.93 = 6,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.55x = 12,416.93 × 6,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.55x = 74,790,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,790,894.47/9,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.21

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