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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.88, 12,985.63 and 5,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.88, 12,985.63 and 5,218.13 is: 7,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.88 : 12,985.63 = 5,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.88/12,985.63 = 5,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.88x = 12,985.63 × 5,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.88x = 67,760,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,760,640.54/9,409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.01

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