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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.31, 12,987.62 and 5,219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.31, 12,987.62 and 5,219.59 is: 7,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.31 : 12,987.62 = 5,219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.31/12,987.62 = 5,219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.31x = 12,987.62 × 5,219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.31x = 67,790,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,790,051.48/9,411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.04

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