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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.42, 12,998.76 and 5,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.42, 12,998.76 and 5,227.68 is: 7,214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.42 : 12,998.76 = 5,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.42/12,998.76 = 5,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.42x = 12,998.76 × 5,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.42x = 67,953,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,953,357.68/9,419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.18

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