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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.46, 12,717.27 and 5,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.46, 12,717.27 and 5,023.74 is: 6,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.46 : 12,717.27 = 5,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.46/12,717.27 = 5,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.46x = 12,717.27 × 5,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.46x = 63,888,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,888,257.99/9,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.73

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