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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.77, 12,425.55 and 5,420.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.77, 12,425.55 and 5,420.25 is: 7,476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.77 : 12,425.55 = 5,420.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.77/12,425.55 = 5,420.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.77x = 12,425.55 × 5,420.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.77x = 67,349,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,349,587.39/9,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.83

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