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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.91, 12,716.57 and 5,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.91, 12,716.57 and 5,023.16 is: 6,931.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.91 : 12,716.57 = 5,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.91/12,716.57 = 5,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.91x = 12,716.57 × 5,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.91x = 63,877,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,877,365.76/9,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.96

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