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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.28, 12,979.70 and 5,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.28, 12,979.70 and 5,213.24 is: 7,194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.28 : 12,979.70 = 5,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.28/12,979.70 = 5,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.28x = 12,979.70 × 5,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.28x = 67,666,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,666,291.23/9,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.50

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