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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.24, 13,002.44 and 5,229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.24, 13,002.44 and 5,229.76 is: 7,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.24 : 13,002.44 = 5,229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.24/13,002.44 = 5,229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.24x = 13,002.44 × 5,229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.24x = 67,999,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,999,640.61/9,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.70

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