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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.96, 12,990.06 and 5,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.96, 12,990.06 and 5,221.56 is: 7,206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.96 : 12,990.06 = 5,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.96/12,990.06 = 5,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.96x = 12,990.06 × 5,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.96x = 67,828,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,828,377.69/9,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.62

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