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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.44, 12,995.16 and 5,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.44, 12,995.16 and 5,225.42 is: 7,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.44 : 12,995.16 = 5,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.44/12,995.16 = 5,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.44x = 12,995.16 × 5,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.44x = 67,905,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,905,168.97/9,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.58

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