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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.24, 12,996.96 and 5,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.24, 12,996.96 and 5,226.88 is: 7,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.24 : 12,996.96 = 5,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.24/12,996.96 = 5,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.24x = 12,996.96 × 5,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.24x = 67,933,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933,550.28/9,418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.98

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