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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.93, 12,429.72 and 5,027.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.93, 12,429.72 and 5,027.90 is: 6,938.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.93 : 12,429.72 = 5,027.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.93/12,429.72 = 5,027.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.93x = 12,429.72 × 5,027.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.93x = 62,495,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,495,327.04/9,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.58

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