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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.18, 12,994.34 and 5,224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.18, 12,994.34 and 5,224.43 is: 7,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.18 : 12,994.34 = 5,224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.18/12,994.34 = 5,224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.18x = 12,994.34 × 5,224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.18x = 67,887,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,887,993.60/9,416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.72

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