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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.40, 12,989.12 and 5,220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.40, 12,989.12 and 5,220.66 is: 7,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.40 : 12,989.12 = 5,220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.40/12,989.12 = 5,220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.40x = 12,989.12 × 5,220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.40x = 67,811,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,811,779.22/9,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.52

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