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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.15, 12,427.12 and 5,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.15, 12,427.12 and 5,026.26 is: 6,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.15 : 12,427.12 = 5,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.15/12,427.12 = 5,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.15x = 12,427.12 × 5,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.15x = 62,461,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,461,957.99/9,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.25

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