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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.47, 13,802.19 and 5,599.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.47, 13,802.19 and 5,599.50 is: 8,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.47 : 13,802.19 = 5,599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.47/13,802.19 = 5,599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.47x = 13,802.19 × 5,599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.47x = 77,285,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,285,362.91/9,212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.21

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