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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.64, 12,709.33 and 5,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.64, 12,709.33 and 5,232.07 is: 7,220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.64 : 12,709.33 = 5,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.64/12,709.33 = 5,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.64x = 12,709.33 × 5,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.64x = 66,496,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,496,059.36/9,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.27

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