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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.44, 12,430.56 and 5,029.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.44, 12,430.56 and 5,029.53 is: 6,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.44 : 12,430.56 = 5,029.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.44/12,430.56 = 5,029.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.44x = 12,430.56 × 5,029.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.44x = 62,519,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,519,874.44/9,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.91

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