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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.03, 12,424.41 and 5,024.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.03, 12,424.41 and 5,024.91 is: 6,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.03 : 12,424.41 = 5,024.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.03/12,424.41 = 5,024.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.03x = 12,424.41 × 5,024.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.03x = 62,431,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,431,542.05/9,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.50

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