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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.04, 12,999.72 and 5,228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.04, 12,999.72 and 5,228.29 is: 7,215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.04 : 12,999.72 = 5,228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.04/12,999.72 = 5,228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.04x = 12,999.72 × 5,228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.04x = 67,966,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,966,306.08/9,420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.08

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