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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.32, 12,711.68 and 5,019.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.32, 12,711.68 and 5,019.57 is: 6,927.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.32 : 12,711.68 = 5,019.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.32/12,711.68 = 5,019.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.32x = 12,711.68 × 5,019.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.32x = 63,807,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,807,167.58/9,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.04

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