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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.76, 12,723.24 and 5,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.76, 12,723.24 and 5,028 is: 6,938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.76 : 12,723.24 = 5,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.76/12,723.24 = 5,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.76x = 12,723.24 × 5,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.76x = 63,972,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,972,450.72/9,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.62

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