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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.26, 12,427.97 and 5,026.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.26, 12,427.97 and 5,026.97 is: 6,937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.26 : 12,427.97 = 5,026.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.26/12,427.97 = 5,026.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.26x = 12,427.97 × 5,026.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.26x = 62,475,038.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,475,038.29/9,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.62

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