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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.42, 12,991.92 and 5,222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.42, 12,991.92 and 5,222.67 is: 7,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.42 : 12,991.92 = 5,222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.42/12,991.92 = 5,222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.42x = 12,991.92 × 5,222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.42x = 67,852,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,852,510.83/9,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.30

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