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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.28, 12,988.62 and 5,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.28, 12,988.62 and 5,220.92 is: 7,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.28 : 12,988.62 = 5,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.28/12,988.62 = 5,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.28x = 12,988.62 × 5,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.28x = 67,812,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,812,545.93/9,412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.69

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