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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.46, 12,429.21 and 5,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.46, 12,429.21 and 5,027.62 is: 6,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.46 : 12,429.21 = 5,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.46/12,429.21 = 5,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.46x = 12,429.21 × 5,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.46x = 62,489,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,489,344.78/9,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.28

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