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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.04, 12,710.19 and 5,231.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.04, 12,710.19 and 5,231.05 is: 7,219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.04 : 12,710.19 = 5,231.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.04/12,710.19 = 5,231.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.04x = 12,710.19 × 5,231.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.04x = 66,487,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,487,639.40/9,210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.04

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