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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.23, 12,428.39 and 5,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.23, 12,428.39 and 5,027.17 is: 6,938.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.23 : 12,428.39 = 5,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.23/12,428.39 = 5,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.23x = 12,428.39 × 5,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.23x = 62,479,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,479,542.08/9,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.14

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