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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.11, 12,429.54 and 5,028.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.11, 12,429.54 and 5,028.21 is: 6,938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.11 : 12,429.54 = 5,028.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.11/12,429.54 = 5,028.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.11x = 12,429.54 × 5,028.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.11x = 62,498,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498,337.32/9,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.78

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