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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.71, 12,999.08 and 5,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.71, 12,999.08 and 5,441.04 is: 7,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.71 : 12,999.08 = 5,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.71/12,999.08 = 5,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.71x = 12,999.08 × 5,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.71x = 70,728,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728,527.85/9,420.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.77

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