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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.82, 12,721.55 and 5,639.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.82, 12,721.55 and 5,639.74 is: 7,782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.82 : 12,721.55 = 5,639.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.82/12,721.55 = 5,639.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.82x = 12,721.55 × 5,639.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.82x = 71,746,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,746,170.79/9,218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,782.58

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