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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.50, 12,430.11 and 5,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.50, 12,430.11 and 5,028.50 is: 6,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.50 : 12,430.11 = 5,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.50/12,430.11 = 5,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.50x = 12,430.11 × 5,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.50x = 62,504,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,504,808.14/9,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.20

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