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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.93, 12,716.26 and 5,023.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.93, 12,716.26 and 5,023.09 is: 6,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.93 : 12,716.26 = 5,023.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.93/12,716.26 = 5,023.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.93x = 12,716.26 × 5,023.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.93x = 63,874,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,874,918.44/9,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.68

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