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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.19, 12,478.17 and 5,212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.19, 12,478.17 and 5,212.14 is: 7,193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.19 : 12,478.17 = 5,212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.19/12,478.17 = 5,212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.19x = 12,478.17 × 5,212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.19x = 65,037,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,037,968.98/9,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.52

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