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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.84, 12,991.10 and 5,222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.84, 12,991.10 and 5,222.09 is: 7,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.84 : 12,991.10 = 5,222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.84/12,991.10 = 5,222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.84x = 12,991.10 × 5,222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.84x = 67,840,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,840,602.33/9,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.48

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