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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.24, 12,711.54 and 5,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.24, 12,711.54 and 5,019.52 is: 6,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.24 : 12,711.54 = 5,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.24/12,711.54 = 5,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.24x = 12,711.54 × 5,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.24x = 63,805,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,805,829.26/9,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.95

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