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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413, 12,990 and 5,221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413, 12,990 and 5,221.26 is: 7,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413 : 12,990 = 5,221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413/12,990 = 5,221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413x = 12,990 × 5,221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413x = 67,824,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,824,167.40/9,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.37

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