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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.93, 12,723.63 and 5,028.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.93, 12,723.63 and 5,028.18 is: 6,938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.93 : 12,723.63 = 5,028.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.93/12,723.63 = 5,028.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.93x = 12,723.63 × 5,028.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.93x = 63,976,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,976,701.89/9,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.96

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