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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.21, 13,012.22 and 5,122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.21, 13,012.22 and 5,122.39 is: 7,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.21 : 13,012.22 = 5,122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.21/13,012.22 = 5,122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.21x = 13,012.22 × 5,122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.21x = 66,653,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,653,655.87/9,429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.85

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