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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.64, 12,996.42 and 5,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.64, 12,996.42 and 5,225.96 is: 7,211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.64 : 12,996.42 = 5,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.64/12,996.42 = 5,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.64x = 12,996.42 × 5,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.64x = 67,918,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,918,771.06/9,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.87

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