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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.91, 12,710.84 and 5,434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.91, 12,710.84 and 5,434.79 is: 7,499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.91 : 12,710.84 = 5,434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.91/12,710.84 = 5,434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.91x = 12,710.84 × 5,434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.91x = 69,080,655.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,080,655.40/9,211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.06

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