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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.64, 12,998.52 and 5,440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.64, 12,998.52 and 5,440.11 is: 7,507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.64 : 12,998.52 = 5,440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.64/12,998.52 = 5,440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.64x = 12,998.52 × 5,440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.64x = 70,713,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,713,378.64/9,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.01

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