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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.96, 12,720.94 and 5,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.96, 12,720.94 and 5,026.20 is: 6,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.96 : 12,720.94 = 5,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.96/12,720.94 = 5,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.96x = 12,720.94 × 5,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.96x = 63,937,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,937,988.63/9,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.24

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