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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.72, 12,993 and 5,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.72, 12,993 and 5,223.60 is: 7,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.72 : 12,993 = 5,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.72/12,993 = 5,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.72x = 12,993 × 5,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.72x = 67,870,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,870,234.80/9,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.95

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