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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.77, 12,997.92 and 5,169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.77, 12,997.92 and 5,169.86 is: 7,134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.77 : 12,997.92 = 5,169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.77/12,997.92 = 5,169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.77x = 12,997.92 × 5,169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.77x = 67,197,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,197,335.85/9,418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.41

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