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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.36, 12,984.92 and 5,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.36, 12,984.92 and 5,217.52 is: 7,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.36 : 12,984.92 = 5,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.36/12,984.92 = 5,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.36x = 12,984.92 × 5,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.36x = 67,749,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,749,079.80/9,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.18

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