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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.30, 12,987.59 and 5,219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.30, 12,987.59 and 5,219.55 is: 7,202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.30 : 12,987.59 = 5,219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.30/12,987.59 = 5,219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.30x = 12,987.59 × 5,219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.30x = 67,789,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,789,375.38/9,411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.98

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