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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.47, 12,997.04 and 5,169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.47, 12,997.04 and 5,169.42 is: 7,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.47 : 12,997.04 = 5,169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.47/12,997.04 = 5,169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.47x = 12,997.04 × 5,169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.47x = 67,187,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,187,158.52/9,418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.55

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