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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.39, 12,983.58 and 5,216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.39, 12,983.58 and 5,216.64 is: 7,198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.39 : 12,983.58 = 5,216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.39/12,983.58 = 5,216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.39x = 12,983.58 × 5,216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.39x = 67,730,662.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730,662.77/9,408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.96

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