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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.88, 12,719.26 and 5,025.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.88, 12,719.26 and 5,025.13 is: 6,934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.88 : 12,719.26 = 5,025.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.88/12,719.26 = 5,025.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.88x = 12,719.26 × 5,025.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.88x = 63,915,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,915,909.49/9,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.66

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