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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.66, 12,428.82 and 5,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.66, 12,428.82 and 5,027.67 is: 6,937.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.66 : 12,428.82 = 5,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.66/12,428.82 = 5,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.66x = 12,428.82 × 5,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.66x = 62,488,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,488,005.45/9,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.98

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