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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.06, 12,999.83 and 5,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.06, 12,999.83 and 5,441.98 is: 7,510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.06 : 12,999.83 = 5,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.06/12,999.83 = 5,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.06x = 12,999.83 × 5,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.06x = 70,744,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,744,814.86/9,420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.02

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