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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.84, 12,430.83 and 5,028.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.84, 12,430.83 and 5,028.95 is: 6,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.84 : 12,430.83 = 5,028.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.84/12,430.83 = 5,028.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.84x = 12,430.83 × 5,028.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.84x = 62,514,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,022.53/9,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.96

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