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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.96, 12,713.88 and 5,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.96, 12,713.88 and 5,021.20 is: 6,929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.96 : 12,713.88 = 5,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.96/12,713.88 = 5,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.96x = 12,713.88 × 5,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.96x = 63,838,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,838,934.26/9,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.25

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