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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.76, 12,425.58 and 5,024.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.76, 12,425.58 and 5,024.89 is: 6,934.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.76 : 12,425.58 = 5,024.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.76/12,425.58 = 5,024.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.76x = 12,425.58 × 5,024.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.76x = 62,437,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,437,172.69/9,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.57

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