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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.64, 12,717.60 and 5,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.64, 12,717.60 and 5,023.92 is: 6,933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.64 : 12,717.60 = 5,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.64/12,717.60 = 5,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.64x = 12,717.60 × 5,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.64x = 63,892,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,892,204.99/9,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.02

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