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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.23, 12,483.98 and 6,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.23, 12,483.98 and 6,023.37 is: 8,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.23 : 12,483.98 = 6,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.23/12,483.98 = 6,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.23x = 12,483.98 × 6,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.23x = 75,195,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,195,630.61/9,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.13

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