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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.69, 12,417.11 and 6,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.69, 12,417.11 and 6,023.43 is: 8,302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.69 : 12,417.11 = 6,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.69/12,417.11 = 6,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.69x = 12,417.11 × 6,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.69x = 74,793,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,793,585.36/9,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.39

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