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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.56, 12,430.22 and 5,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.56, 12,430.22 and 5,029.04 is: 6,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.56 : 12,430.22 = 5,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.56/12,430.22 = 5,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.56x = 12,430.22 × 5,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.56x = 62,512,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,117.24/9,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.96

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