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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.54, 12,991.71 and 5,222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.54, 12,991.71 and 5,222.70 is: 7,207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.54 : 12,991.71 = 5,222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.54/12,991.71 = 5,222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.54x = 12,991.71 × 5,222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.54x = 67,851,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,851,803.82/9,414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.13

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