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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.25, 12,427.20 and 5,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.25, 12,427.20 and 5,026.13 is: 6,936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.25 : 12,427.20 = 5,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.25/12,427.20 = 5,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.25x = 12,427.20 × 5,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.25x = 62,460,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,460,660.60/9,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.03

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