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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.84, 12,712.55 and 5,435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.84, 12,712.55 and 5,435.93 is: 7,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.84 : 12,712.55 = 5,435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.84/12,712.55 = 5,435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.84x = 12,712.55 × 5,435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.84x = 69,104,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,104,531.92/9,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.71

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