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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.61, 12,995.64 and 5,224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.61, 12,995.64 and 5,224.86 is: 7,210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.61 : 12,995.64 = 5,224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.61/12,995.64 = 5,224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.61x = 12,995.64 × 5,224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.61x = 67,900,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,900,399.61/9,416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.71

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