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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.23, 12,482.60 and 6,022.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.23, 12,482.60 and 6,022.37 is: 8,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.23 : 12,482.60 = 6,022.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.23/12,482.60 = 6,022.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.23x = 12,482.60 × 6,022.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.23x = 75,174,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,174,820.71/9,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.75

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