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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.44, 12,996.54 and 5,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.44, 12,996.54 and 5,226.42 is: 7,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.44 : 12,996.54 = 5,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.44/12,996.54 = 5,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.44x = 12,996.54 × 5,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.44x = 67,925,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,925,376.59/9,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.96

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