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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.92, 12,992.64 and 5,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.92, 12,992.64 and 5,223.17 is: 7,208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.92 : 12,992.64 = 5,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.92/12,992.64 = 5,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.92x = 12,992.64 × 5,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.92x = 67,862,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,862,767.47/9,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.00

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