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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.96, 12,720.90 and 5,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.96, 12,720.90 and 5,026.24 is: 6,936.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.96 : 12,720.90 = 5,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.96/12,720.90 = 5,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.96x = 12,720.90 × 5,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.96x = 63,938,296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,938,296.42/9,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.27

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