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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.75, 12,723.26 and 5,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.75, 12,723.26 and 5,028 is: 6,938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.75 : 12,723.26 = 5,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.75/12,723.26 = 5,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.75x = 12,723.26 × 5,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.75x = 63,972,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,972,526.14/9,219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.64

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