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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.63, 12,723.17 and 5,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.63, 12,723.17 and 5,027.97 is: 6,938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.63 : 12,723.17 = 5,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.63/12,723.17 = 5,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.63x = 12,723.17 × 5,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.63x = 63,971,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,971,717.06/9,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.64

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