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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.88, 12,719.26 and 7,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.88, 12,719.26 and 7,969.32 is: 11,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.88 : 12,719.26 = 7,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.88/12,719.26 = 7,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.88x = 12,719.26 × 7,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.88x = 101,363,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,363,853.10/9,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,000.02

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