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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.79, 12,999.24 and 5,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.79, 12,999.24 and 5,441.28 is: 7,508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.79 : 12,999.24 = 5,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.79/12,999.24 = 5,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.79x = 12,999.24 × 5,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.79x = 70,732,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,732,504.63/9,419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.93

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