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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.18, 12,425.75 and 5,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.18, 12,425.75 and 5,026.14 is: 6,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.18 : 12,425.75 = 5,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.18/12,425.75 = 5,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.18x = 12,425.75 × 5,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.18x = 62,453,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,453,559.11/9,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.29

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