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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.93, 12,483.56 and 6,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.93, 12,483.56 and 6,023.07 is: 8,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.93 : 12,483.56 = 6,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.93/12,483.56 = 6,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.93x = 12,483.56 × 6,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.93x = 75,189,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,189,355.73/9,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.72

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