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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.71, 12,424.93 and 5,024.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.71, 12,424.93 and 5,024.86 is: 6,934.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.71 : 12,424.93 = 5,024.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.71/12,424.93 = 5,024.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.71x = 12,424.93 × 5,024.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.71x = 62,433,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,433,490.14/9,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.19

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