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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.15, 12,428.50 and 5,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.15, 12,428.50 and 5,027.26 is: 6,937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.15 : 12,428.50 = 5,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.15/12,428.50 = 5,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.15x = 12,428.50 × 5,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.15x = 62,481,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,481,300.91/9,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.63

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