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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.35, 12,717.17 and 5,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.35, 12,717.17 and 5,023.60 is: 6,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.35 : 12,717.17 = 5,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.35/12,717.17 = 5,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.35x = 12,717.17 × 5,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.35x = 63,885,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,885,955.98/9,215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.56

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