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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.54, 12,999.03 and 5,227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.54, 12,999.03 and 5,227.79 is: 7,214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.54 : 12,999.03 = 5,227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.54/12,999.03 = 5,227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.54x = 12,999.03 × 5,227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.54x = 67,956,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,956,199.04/9,419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.39

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