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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.94, 12,714.03 and 5,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.94, 12,714.03 and 5,021.19 is: 6,929.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.94 : 12,714.03 = 5,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.94/12,714.03 = 5,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.94x = 12,714.03 × 5,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.94x = 63,839,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,839,560.30/9,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.34

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