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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.52, 12,428.89 and 5,028.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.52, 12,428.89 and 5,028.63 is: 6,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.52 : 12,428.89 = 5,028.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.52/12,428.89 = 5,028.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.52x = 12,428.89 × 5,028.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.52x = 62,500,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500,289.12/9,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.68

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