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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.54, 12,988.40 and 5,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.54, 12,988.40 and 5,219.80 is: 7,203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.54 : 12,988.40 = 5,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.54/12,988.40 = 5,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.54x = 12,988.40 × 5,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.54x = 67,796,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,796,850.32/9,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.59

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