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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.36, 12,427.58 and 5,026.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.36, 12,427.58 and 5,026.47 is: 6,936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.36 : 12,427.58 = 5,026.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.36/12,427.58 = 5,026.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.36x = 12,427.58 × 5,026.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.36x = 62,466,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,466,872.63/9,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.63

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