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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.30, 12,430.56 and 5,028.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.30, 12,430.56 and 5,028.49 is: 6,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.30 : 12,430.56 = 5,028.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.30/12,430.56 = 5,028.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.30x = 12,430.56 × 5,028.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.30x = 62,506,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,506,946.65/9,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.59

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