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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.95, 12,985.73 and 5,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.95, 12,985.73 and 5,218.20 is: 7,201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.95 : 12,985.73 = 5,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.95/12,985.73 = 5,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.95x = 12,985.73 × 5,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.95x = 67,762,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,762,097.30/9,409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.11

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