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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.98, 12,483.64 and 6,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.98, 12,483.64 and 6,023.12 is: 8,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.98 : 12,483.64 = 6,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.98/12,483.64 = 6,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.98x = 12,483.64 × 6,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.98x = 75,190,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,190,431.64/9,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.79

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