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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.84, 12,992.48 and 5,223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.84, 12,992.48 and 5,223.09 is: 7,207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.84 : 12,992.48 = 5,223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.84/12,992.48 = 5,223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.84x = 12,992.48 × 5,223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.84x = 67,860,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,860,892.36/9,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.86

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