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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.68, 12,990.68 and 5,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.68, 12,990.68 and 5,221.84 is: 7,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.68 : 12,990.68 = 5,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.68/12,990.68 = 5,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.68x = 12,990.68 × 5,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.68x = 67,835,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,835,252.45/9,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.03

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