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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.57, 12,713.33 and 5,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.57, 12,713.33 and 5,020.82 is: 6,928.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.57 : 12,713.33 = 5,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.57/12,713.33 = 5,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.57x = 12,713.33 × 5,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.57x = 63,831,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831,252.86/9,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.72

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