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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.68, 13,001.92 and 5,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.68, 13,001.92 and 5,229.92 is: 7,217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.68 : 13,001.92 = 5,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.68/13,001.92 = 5,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.68x = 13,001.92 × 5,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.68x = 67,999,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,999,001.45/9,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.29

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