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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.18, 12,997.01 and 5,226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.18, 12,997.01 and 5,226.43 is: 7,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.18 : 12,997.01 = 5,226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.18/12,997.01 = 5,226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.18x = 12,997.01 × 5,226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.18x = 67,927,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,927,943.55/9,418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.43

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