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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.59, 12,430.72 and 5,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.59, 12,430.72 and 5,028.96 is: 6,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.59 : 12,430.72 = 5,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.59/12,430.72 = 5,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.59x = 12,430.72 × 5,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.59x = 62,513,593.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,513,593.65/9,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.10

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