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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.29, 12,711.59 and 5,019.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.29, 12,711.59 and 5,019.54 is: 6,926.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.29 : 12,711.59 = 5,019.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.29/12,711.59 = 5,019.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.29x = 12,711.59 × 5,019.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.29x = 63,806,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,806,334.47/9,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.97

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