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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.23, 12,433.23 and 5,030.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.23, 12,433.23 and 5,030.37 is: 6,942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.23 : 12,433.23 = 5,030.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.23/12,433.23 = 5,030.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.23x = 12,433.23 × 5,030.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.23x = 62,543,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,543,747.20/9,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.19

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