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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.67, 12,712.20 and 5,019.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.67, 12,712.20 and 5,019.92 is: 6,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.67 : 12,712.20 = 5,019.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.67/12,712.20 = 5,019.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.67x = 12,712.20 × 5,019.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.67x = 63,814,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,814,227.02/9,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.54

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