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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.72, 12,716.46 and 5,022.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.72, 12,716.46 and 5,022.97 is: 6,931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.72 : 12,716.46 = 5,022.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.72/12,716.46 = 5,022.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.72x = 12,716.46 × 5,022.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.72x = 63,874,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,874,397.09/9,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.78

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