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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.08, 12,991.52 and 5,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.08, 12,991.52 and 5,222.72 is: 7,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.08 : 12,991.52 = 5,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.08/12,991.52 = 5,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.08x = 12,991.52 × 5,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.08x = 67,851,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,851,071.33/9,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.40

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