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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006, 12,428.24 and 5,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006, 12,428.24 and 5,026.90 is: 6,937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006 : 12,428.24 = 5,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006/12,428.24 = 5,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006x = 12,428.24 × 5,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006x = 62,475,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,475,519.66/9,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.10

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