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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.68, 12,427.80 and 5,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.68, 12,427.80 and 5,027.60 is: 6,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.68 : 12,427.80 = 5,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.68/12,427.80 = 5,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.68x = 12,427.80 × 5,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.68x = 62,482,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482,007.28/9,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.30

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