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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.44, 12,997.48 and 5,169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.44, 12,997.48 and 5,169.54 is: 7,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.44 : 12,997.48 = 5,169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.44/12,997.48 = 5,169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.44x = 12,997.48 × 5,169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.44x = 67,190,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,190,979.84/9,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.98

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