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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.29, 12,989.03 and 5,220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.29, 12,989.03 and 5,220.54 is: 7,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.29 : 12,989.03 = 5,220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.29/12,989.03 = 5,220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.29x = 12,989.03 × 5,220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.29x = 67,809,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,809,724.57/9,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.38

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