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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.49, 12,430.22 and 5,028.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.49, 12,430.22 and 5,028.67 is: 6,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.49 : 12,430.22 = 5,028.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.49/12,430.22 = 5,028.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.49x = 12,430.22 × 5,028.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.49x = 62,507,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,507,474.41/9,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.50

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