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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.08, 12,709.92 and 5,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.08, 12,709.92 and 5,018.40 is: 6,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.08 : 12,709.92 = 5,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.08/12,709.92 = 5,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.08x = 12,709.92 × 5,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.08x = 63,783,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,783,462.53/9,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.40

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