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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.16, 12,993 and 5,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.16, 12,993 and 5,223.68 is: 7,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.16 : 12,993 = 5,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.16/12,993 = 5,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.16x = 12,993 × 5,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.16x = 67,871,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,871,274.24/9,415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.72

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