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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.32, 12,993.03 and 5,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.32, 12,993.03 and 5,223.66 is: 7,208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.32 : 12,993.03 = 5,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.32/12,993.03 = 5,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.32x = 12,993.03 × 5,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.32x = 67,871,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,871,171.09/9,415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.59

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