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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.41, 12,428.98 and 5,027.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.41, 12,428.98 and 5,027.83 is: 6,938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.41 : 12,428.98 = 5,027.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.41/12,428.98 = 5,027.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.41x = 12,428.98 × 5,027.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.41x = 62,490,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490,798.51/9,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.48

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