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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.58, 12,428.04 and 5,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.58, 12,428.04 and 5,027.80 is: 6,937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.58 : 12,428.04 = 5,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.58/12,428.04 = 5,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.58x = 12,428.04 × 5,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.58x = 62,485,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,485,699.51/9,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.78

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