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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.60, 12,712.08 and 5,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.60, 12,712.08 and 5,019.84 is: 6,927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.60 : 12,712.08 = 5,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.60/12,712.08 = 5,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.60x = 12,712.08 × 5,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.60x = 63,812,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,812,607.67/9,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.42

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