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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.83, 12,486.93 and 5,219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.83, 12,486.93 and 5,219.61 is: 7,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.83 : 12,486.93 = 5,219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.83/12,486.93 = 5,219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.83x = 12,486.93 × 5,219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.83x = 65,176,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,176,904.70/9,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.60

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