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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.89, 12,720.48 and 5,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.89, 12,720.48 and 5,026.14 is: 6,935.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.89 : 12,720.48 = 5,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.89/12,720.48 = 5,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.89x = 12,720.48 × 5,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.89x = 63,934,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,934,913.35/9,217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.96

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