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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.56, 12,995.56 and 5,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.56, 12,995.56 and 5,225.52 is: 7,211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.56 : 12,995.56 = 5,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.56/12,995.56 = 5,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.56x = 12,995.56 × 5,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.56x = 67,908,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,908,558.69/9,416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.61

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