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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.26, 12,428.65 and 5,027.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.26, 12,428.65 and 5,027.37 is: 6,937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.26 : 12,428.65 = 5,027.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.26/12,428.65 = 5,027.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.26x = 12,428.65 × 5,027.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.26x = 62,483,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,483,422.15/9,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.78

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