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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.89, 12,425.99 and 5,025.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.89, 12,425.99 and 5,025.78 is: 6,935.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.89 : 12,425.99 = 5,025.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.89/12,425.99 = 5,025.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.89x = 12,425.99 × 5,025.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.89x = 62,450,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,266.89/9,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.92

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