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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.61, 12,427.92 and 5,026.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.61, 12,427.92 and 5,026.64 is: 6,936.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.61 : 12,427.92 = 5,026.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.61/12,427.92 = 5,026.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.61x = 12,427.92 × 5,026.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.61x = 62,470,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470,617.65/9,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.86

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