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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.80, 12,999.06 and 5,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.80, 12,999.06 and 5,440.56 is: 7,506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.80 : 12,999.06 = 5,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.80/12,999.06 = 5,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.80x = 12,999.06 × 5,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.80x = 70,722,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,722,165.87/9,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.23

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