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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.88, 12,982.90 and 5,216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.88, 12,982.90 and 5,216.14 is: 7,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.88 : 12,982.90 = 5,216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.88/12,982.90 = 5,216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.88x = 12,982.90 × 5,216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.88x = 67,720,624.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,720,624.01/9,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.29

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