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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.97, 12,428.46 and 5,028.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.97, 12,428.46 and 5,028.25 is: 6,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.97 : 12,428.46 = 5,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.97/12,428.46 = 5,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.97x = 12,428.46 × 5,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.97x = 62,493,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,493,445.32/9,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.34

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