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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.24, 12,996.90 and 5,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.24, 12,996.90 and 5,225.76 is: 7,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.24 : 12,996.90 = 5,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.24/12,996.90 = 5,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.24x = 12,996.90 × 5,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.24x = 67,918,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,918,680.14/9,417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.16

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