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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.50, 12,717.48 and 5,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.50, 12,717.48 and 5,023.84 is: 6,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.50 : 12,717.48 = 5,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.50/12,717.48 = 5,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.50x = 12,717.48 × 5,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.50x = 63,890,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890,584.72/9,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.95

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