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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.76, 12,720.38 and 5,026.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.76, 12,720.38 and 5,026.01 is: 6,935.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.76 : 12,720.38 = 5,026.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.76/12,720.38 = 5,026.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.76x = 12,720.38 × 5,026.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.76x = 63,932,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,932,668.35/9,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.82

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