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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,192.50, 12,684.92 and 5,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,192.50, 12,684.92 and 5,214.24 is: 7,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,192.50 : 12,684.92 = 5,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,192.50/12,684.92 = 5,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,192.50x = 12,684.92 × 5,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,192.50x = 66,142,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142,217.26/9,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.24

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