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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.83, 12,425.43 and 5,025.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.83, 12,425.43 and 5,025.43 is: 6,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.83 : 12,425.43 = 5,025.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.83/12,425.43 = 5,025.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.83x = 12,425.43 × 5,025.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.83x = 62,443,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,443,128.68/9,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.40

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