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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.82, 12,986.96 and 5,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.82, 12,986.96 and 5,219.06 is: 7,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.82 : 12,986.96 = 5,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.82/12,986.96 = 5,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.82x = 12,986.96 × 5,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.82x = 67,779,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,779,723.46/9,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.32

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