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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.07, 12,996.99 and 5,641.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.07, 12,996.99 and 5,641.35 is: 7,784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.07 : 12,996.99 = 5,641.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.07/12,996.99 = 5,641.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.07x = 12,996.99 × 5,641.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.07x = 73,320,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,320,569.54/9,419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.27

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