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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.60, 12,429.10 and 5,027.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.60, 12,429.10 and 5,027.71 is: 6,938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.60 : 12,429.10 = 5,027.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.60/12,429.10 = 5,027.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.60x = 12,429.10 × 5,027.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.60x = 62,489,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,489,885.22/9,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.23

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