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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.63, 12,986.66 and 5,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.63, 12,986.66 and 5,218.88 is: 7,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.63 : 12,986.66 = 5,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.63/12,986.66 = 5,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.63x = 12,986.66 × 5,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.63x = 67,775,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,775,768.25/9,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.05

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