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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.03, 12,714.66 and 5,854.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.03, 12,714.66 and 5,854.19 is: 8,080.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.03 : 12,714.66 = 5,854.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.03/12,714.66 = 5,854.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.03x = 12,714.66 × 5,854.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.03x = 74,434,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,434,006.15/9,212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.09

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