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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.19, 12,989.12 and 5,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.19, 12,989.12 and 5,220.44 is: 7,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.19 : 12,989.12 = 5,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.19/12,989.12 = 5,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.19x = 12,989.12 × 5,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.19x = 67,808,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,808,921.61/9,412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.37

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