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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.06, 12,428.34 and 5,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.06, 12,428.34 and 5,027.13 is: 6,937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.06 : 12,428.34 = 5,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.06/12,428.34 = 5,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.06x = 12,428.34 × 5,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.06x = 62,478,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478,880.86/9,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.43

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