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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.34, 12,994.55 and 5,224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.34, 12,994.55 and 5,224.59 is: 7,209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.34 : 12,994.55 = 5,224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.34/12,994.55 = 5,224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.34x = 12,994.55 × 5,224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.34x = 67,891,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,891,195.98/9,416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.93

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