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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.48, 12,428.93 and 5,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.48, 12,428.93 and 5,027.58 is: 6,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.48 : 12,428.93 = 5,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.48/12,428.93 = 5,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.48x = 12,428.93 × 5,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.48x = 62,487,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487,414.75/9,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.05

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