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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.88, 12,720.64 and 5,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.88, 12,720.64 and 5,026.13 is: 6,936.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.88 : 12,720.64 = 5,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.88/12,720.64 = 5,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.88x = 12,720.64 × 5,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.88x = 63,935,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,935,590.32/9,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.04

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