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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.26, 12,721.07 and 5,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.26, 12,721.07 and 5,026.51 is: 6,936.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.26 : 12,721.07 = 5,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.26/12,721.07 = 5,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.26x = 12,721.07 × 5,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.26x = 63,942,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,942,496.83/9,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.51

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