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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.98, 12,987.15 and 5,219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.98, 12,987.15 and 5,219.23 is: 7,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.98 : 12,987.15 = 5,219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.98/12,987.15 = 5,219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.98x = 12,987.15 × 5,219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.98x = 67,782,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,782,922.89/9,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.54

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