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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.08, 12,425.78 and 5,025.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.08, 12,425.78 and 5,025.68 is: 6,934.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.08 : 12,425.78 = 5,025.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.08/12,425.78 = 5,025.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.08x = 12,425.78 × 5,025.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.08x = 62,447,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,447,968.90/9,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.75

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