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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.28, 12,993.30 and 5,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.28, 12,993.30 and 5,223.80 is: 7,208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.28 : 12,993.30 = 5,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.28/12,993.30 = 5,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.28x = 12,993.30 × 5,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.28x = 67,874,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,874,400.54/9,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.96

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