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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.88, 12,997.92 and 5,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.88, 12,997.92 and 5,441.52 is: 7,508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.88 : 12,997.92 = 5,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.88/12,997.92 = 5,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.88x = 12,997.92 × 5,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.88x = 70,728,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728,441.64/9,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.42

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