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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.68, 12,427.82 and 5,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.68, 12,427.82 and 5,027.64 is: 6,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.68 : 12,427.82 = 5,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.68/12,427.82 = 5,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.68x = 12,427.82 × 5,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.68x = 62,482,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482,604.94/9,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.36

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