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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.36, 12,425.09 and 5,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.36, 12,425.09 and 5,024.40 is: 6,933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.36 : 12,425.09 = 5,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.36/12,425.09 = 5,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.36x = 12,425.09 × 5,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.36x = 62,428,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,428,550.48/9,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.91

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