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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.50, 12,993.39 and 5,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.50, 12,993.39 and 5,224.02 is: 7,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.50 : 12,993.39 = 5,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.50/12,993.39 = 5,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.50x = 12,993.39 × 5,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.50x = 67,877,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,877,729.23/9,415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.15

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