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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.06, 12,985.90 and 5,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.06, 12,985.90 and 5,218.30 is: 7,201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.06 : 12,985.90 = 5,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.06/12,985.90 = 5,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.06x = 12,985.90 × 5,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.06x = 67,764,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764,321.97/9,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.26

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