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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.99, 12,992.24 and 5,165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.99, 12,992.24 and 5,165.96 is: 7,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.99 : 12,992.24 = 5,165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.99/12,992.24 = 5,165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.99x = 12,992.24 × 5,165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.99x = 67,117,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,117,327.19/9,414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.77

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