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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.30, 12,711.58 and 5,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.30, 12,711.58 and 5,019.56 is: 6,926.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.30 : 12,711.58 = 5,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.30/12,711.58 = 5,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.30x = 12,711.58 × 5,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.30x = 63,806,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,806,538.50/9,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.99

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