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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.97, 12,426.85 and 5,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.97, 12,426.85 and 5,026.08 is: 6,935.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.97 : 12,426.85 = 5,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.97/12,426.85 = 5,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.97x = 12,426.85 × 5,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.97x = 62,458,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,458,395.13/9,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.99

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