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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.36, 12,717.12 and 5,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.36, 12,717.12 and 5,023.52 is: 6,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.36 : 12,717.12 = 5,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.36/12,717.12 = 5,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.36x = 12,717.12 × 5,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.36x = 63,884,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,884,706.66/9,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.42

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