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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.39, 12,998.17 and 6,438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.39, 12,998.17 and 6,438.35 is: 8,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.39 : 12,998.17 = 6,438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.39/12,998.17 = 6,438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.39x = 12,998.17 × 6,438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.39x = 83,686,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,686,808.36/9,422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,881.69

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