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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.82, 12,999.99 and 5,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.82, 12,999.99 and 5,441.23 is: 7,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.82 : 12,999.99 = 5,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.82/12,999.99 = 5,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.82x = 12,999.99 × 5,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.82x = 70,735,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,735,935.59/9,419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.27

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