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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.08, 12,992.90 and 5,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.08, 12,992.90 and 5,223.72 is: 7,208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.08 : 12,992.90 = 5,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.08/12,992.90 = 5,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.08x = 12,992.90 × 5,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.08x = 67,871,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,871,271.59/9,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.78

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