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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.46, 12,987.01 and 5,218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.46, 12,987.01 and 5,218.71 is: 7,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.46 : 12,987.01 = 5,218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.46/12,987.01 = 5,218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.46x = 12,987.01 × 5,218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.46x = 67,775,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,775,374.02/9,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.14

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