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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.72, 12,425.40 and 5,024.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.72, 12,425.40 and 5,024.75 is: 6,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.72 : 12,425.40 = 5,024.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.72/12,425.40 = 5,024.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.72x = 12,425.40 × 5,024.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.72x = 62,434,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,434,528.65/9,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.30

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