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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.94, 12,988.11 and 5,220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.94, 12,988.11 and 5,220.10 is: 7,203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.94 : 12,988.11 = 5,220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.94/12,988.11 = 5,220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.94x = 12,988.11 × 5,220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.94x = 67,799,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,799,233.01/9,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.53

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