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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.07, 12,428.69 and 5,028.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.07, 12,428.69 and 5,028.03 is: 6,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.07 : 12,428.69 = 5,028.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.07/12,428.69 = 5,028.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.07x = 12,428.69 × 5,028.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.07x = 62,491,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,491,801.04/9,007.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.09

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