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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.15, 12,998.60 and 5,170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.15, 12,998.60 and 5,170.61 is: 7,135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.15 : 12,998.60 = 5,170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.15/12,998.60 = 5,170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.15x = 12,998.60 × 5,170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.15x = 67,210,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,210,717.18/9,419.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.54

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