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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.30, 12,429.18 and 5,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.30, 12,429.18 and 5,027.49 is: 6,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.30 : 12,429.18 = 5,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.30/12,429.18 = 5,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.30x = 12,429.18 × 5,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.30x = 62,487,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487,578.16/9,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.21

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