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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.99, 12,999.32 and 5,227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.99, 12,999.32 and 5,227.51 is: 7,214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.99 : 12,999.32 = 5,227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.99/12,999.32 = 5,227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.99x = 12,999.32 × 5,227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.99x = 67,954,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,954,075.29/9,418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.58

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