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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.64, 12,428.06 and 5,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.64, 12,428.06 and 5,026.65 is: 6,936.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.64 : 12,428.06 = 5,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.64/12,428.06 = 5,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.64x = 12,428.06 × 5,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.64x = 62,471,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,471,507.80/9,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.93

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