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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.96, 12,716.58 and 5,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.96, 12,716.58 and 5,023.24 is: 6,932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.96 : 12,716.58 = 5,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.96/12,716.58 = 5,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.96x = 12,716.58 × 5,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.96x = 63,878,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,878,433.32/9,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.04

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