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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.19, 12,716.57 and 5,438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.19, 12,716.57 and 5,438.49 is: 7,504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.19 : 12,716.57 = 5,438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.19/12,716.57 = 5,438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.19x = 12,716.57 × 5,438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.19x = 69,158,938.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158,938.78/9,215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.89

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