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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.57, 12,428.94 and 5,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.57, 12,428.94 and 5,027.70 is: 6,938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.57 : 12,428.94 = 5,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.57/12,428.94 = 5,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.57x = 12,428.94 × 5,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.57x = 62,488,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,488,981.64/9,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.16

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