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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.08, 12,427.15 and 5,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.08, 12,427.15 and 5,026.68 is: 6,936.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.08 : 12,427.15 = 5,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.08/12,427.15 = 5,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.08x = 12,427.15 × 5,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.08x = 62,467,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,467,306.36/9,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.13

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