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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.44, 12,430.14 and 5,027.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.44, 12,430.14 and 5,027.81 is: 6,939.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.44 : 12,430.14 = 5,027.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.44/12,430.14 = 5,027.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.44x = 12,430.14 × 5,027.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.44x = 62,496,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,496,413.27/9,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.08

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