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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.24, 12,428.28 and 5,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.24, 12,428.28 and 5,027.52 is: 6,937.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.24 : 12,428.28 = 5,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.24/12,428.28 = 5,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.24x = 12,428.28 × 5,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.24x = 62,483,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,483,426.27/9,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.79

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