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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.35, 12,997.68 and 5,227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.35, 12,997.68 and 5,227.41 is: 7,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.35 : 12,997.68 = 5,227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.35/12,997.68 = 5,227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.35x = 12,997.68 × 5,227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.35x = 67,944,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,944,202.41/9,418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.02

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