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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.51, 13,676.27 and 5,219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.51, 13,676.27 and 5,219.21 is: 7,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.51 : 13,676.27 = 5,219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.51/13,676.27 = 5,219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.51x = 13,676.27 × 5,219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.51x = 71,379,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,379,325.15/9,117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.82

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