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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.90, 12,993.33 and 5,224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.90, 12,993.33 and 5,224.50 is: 7,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.90 : 12,993.33 = 5,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.90/12,993.33 = 5,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.90x = 12,993.33 × 5,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.90x = 67,883,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,883,652.59/9,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.24

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