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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.46, 12,991.88 and 5,222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.46, 12,991.88 and 5,222.70 is: 7,207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.46 : 12,991.88 = 5,222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.46/12,991.88 = 5,222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.46x = 12,991.88 × 5,222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.46x = 67,852,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,852,691.68/9,414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.28

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