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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.48, 12,442.26 and 5,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.48, 12,442.26 and 5,832.56 is: 8,042.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.48 : 12,442.26 = 5,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.48/12,442.26 = 5,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.48x = 12,442.26 × 5,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.48x = 72,570,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,570,227.99/9,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.38

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