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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.88, 12,986.80 and 5,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.88, 12,986.80 and 5,219.20 is: 7,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.88 : 12,986.80 = 5,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.88/12,986.80 = 5,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.88x = 12,986.80 × 5,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.88x = 67,780,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,780,706.56/9,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.38

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