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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.63, 12,995.55 and 5,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.63, 12,995.55 and 5,224.88 is: 7,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.63 : 12,995.55 = 5,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.63/12,995.55 = 5,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.63x = 12,995.55 × 5,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.63x = 67,900,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,900,124.31/9,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.66

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