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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.91, 12,712.43 and 5,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.91, 12,712.43 and 5,020.16 is: 6,927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.91 : 12,712.43 = 5,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.91/12,712.43 = 5,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.91x = 12,712.43 × 5,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.91x = 63,818,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818,432.59/9,211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.82

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