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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.14, 12,718.80 and 5,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.14, 12,718.80 and 5,676.20 is: 7,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.14 : 12,718.80 = 5,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.14/12,718.80 = 5,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.14x = 12,718.80 × 5,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.14x = 72,194,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,194,452.56/9,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.93

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