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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.64, 12,986.10 and 5,219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.64, 12,986.10 and 5,219.16 is: 7,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.64 : 12,986.10 = 5,219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.64/12,986.10 = 5,219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.64x = 12,986.10 × 5,219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.64x = 67,776,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,776,533.68/9,410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.12

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