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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.39, 12,426.44 and 5,025.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.39, 12,426.44 and 5,025.51 is: 6,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.39 : 12,426.44 = 5,025.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.39/12,426.44 = 5,025.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.39x = 12,426.44 × 5,025.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.39x = 62,449,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,449,198.48/9,004.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.42

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