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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.45, 12,427.52 and 5,026.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.45, 12,427.52 and 5,026.77 is: 6,936.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.45 : 12,427.52 = 5,026.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.45/12,427.52 = 5,026.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.45x = 12,427.52 × 5,026.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.45x = 62,470,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470,259.58/9,005.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.94

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