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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.64, 12,995.04 and 5,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.64, 12,995.04 and 5,224.96 is: 7,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.64 : 12,995.04 = 5,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.64/12,995.04 = 5,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.64x = 12,995.04 × 5,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.64x = 67,898,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,898,564.20/9,416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.49

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