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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.24, 12,995.52 and 5,224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.24, 12,995.52 and 5,224.76 is: 7,210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.24 : 12,995.52 = 5,224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.24/12,995.52 = 5,224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.24x = 12,995.52 × 5,224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.24x = 67,898,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,898,473.08/9,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.78

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