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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.78, 12,430.97 and 5,029.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.78, 12,430.97 and 5,029.19 is: 6,940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.78 : 12,430.97 = 5,029.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.78/12,430.97 = 5,029.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.78x = 12,430.97 × 5,029.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.78x = 62,517,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517,688.19/9,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.41

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