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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.70, 12,998.19 and 5,442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.70, 12,998.19 and 5,442.06 is: 7,509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.70 : 12,998.19 = 5,442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.70/12,998.19 = 5,442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.70x = 12,998.19 × 5,442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.70x = 70,736,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,736,929.87/9,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.47

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