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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.04, 12,988 and 5,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.04, 12,988 and 5,219.20 is: 7,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.04 : 12,988 = 5,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.04/12,988 = 5,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.04x = 12,988 × 5,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.04x = 67,786,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,786,969.60/9,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.92

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