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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.17, 12,992.95 and 5,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.17, 12,992.95 and 5,223.42 is: 7,208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.17 : 12,992.95 = 5,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.17/12,992.95 = 5,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.17x = 12,992.95 × 5,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.17x = 67,867,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,867,634.89/9,415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.33

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