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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.36, 12,987.36 and 5,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.36, 12,987.36 and 5,219.52 is: 7,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.36 : 12,987.36 = 5,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.36/12,987.36 = 5,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.36x = 12,987.36 × 5,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.36x = 67,787,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,787,785.27/9,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.76

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