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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.48, 12,717.33 and 5,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.48, 12,717.33 and 5,023.73 is: 6,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.48 : 12,717.33 = 5,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.48/12,717.33 = 5,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.48x = 12,717.33 × 5,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.48x = 63,888,368.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,888,368.65/9,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.73

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