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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.10, 12,429.88 and 5,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.10, 12,429.88 and 5,028.48 is: 6,939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.10 : 12,429.88 = 5,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.10/12,429.88 = 5,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.10x = 12,429.88 × 5,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.10x = 62,503,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,503,402.98/9,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.35

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