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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.24, 12,689.44 and 5,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.24, 12,689.44 and 5,217.14 is: 7,199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.24 : 12,689.44 = 5,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.24/12,689.44 = 5,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.24x = 12,689.44 × 5,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.24x = 66,202,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,202,585.00/9,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.66

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