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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.22, 12,986.12 and 5,218.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.22, 12,986.12 and 5,218.47 is: 7,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.22 : 12,986.12 = 5,218.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.22/12,986.12 = 5,218.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.22x = 12,986.12 × 5,218.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.22x = 67,767,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,767,677.64/9,410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.50

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