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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.88, 12,723.48 and 5,442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.88, 12,723.48 and 5,442.45 is: 7,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.88 : 12,723.48 = 5,442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.88/12,723.48 = 5,442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.88x = 12,723.48 × 5,442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.88x = 69,246,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,246,903.73/9,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.42

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