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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.50, 12,711.96 and 5,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.50, 12,711.96 and 5,019.84 is: 6,927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.50 : 12,711.96 = 5,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.50/12,711.96 = 5,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.50x = 12,711.96 × 5,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.50x = 63,812,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,812,005.29/9,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.43

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