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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.28, 12,998.77 and 5,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.28, 12,998.77 and 5,170.74 is: 7,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.28 : 12,998.77 = 5,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.28/12,998.77 = 5,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.28x = 12,998.77 × 5,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.28x = 67,213,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,213,234.14/9,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.71

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