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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.52, 12,990.15 and 5,221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.52, 12,990.15 and 5,221.50 is: 7,205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.52 : 12,990.15 = 5,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.52/12,990.15 = 5,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.52x = 12,990.15 × 5,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.52x = 67,828,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,828,068.23/9,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.39

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