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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.81, 12,427.99 and 5,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.81, 12,427.99 and 5,026.88 is: 6,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.81 : 12,427.99 = 5,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.81/12,427.99 = 5,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.81x = 12,427.99 × 5,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.81x = 62,474,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,474,014.37/9,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.08

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