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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.55, 12,429.90 and 5,028.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.55, 12,429.90 and 5,028.92 is: 6,939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.55 : 12,429.90 = 5,028.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.55/12,429.90 = 5,028.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.55x = 12,429.90 × 5,028.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.55x = 62,508,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,508,910.56/9,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.61

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