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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.24, 12,982.58 and 5,215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.24, 12,982.58 and 5,215.49 is: 7,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.24 : 12,982.58 = 5,215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.24/12,982.58 = 5,215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.24x = 12,982.58 × 5,215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.24x = 67,710,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,710,548.62/9,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.70

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