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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.76, 12,710.08 and 5,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.76, 12,710.08 and 5,230.88 is: 7,218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.76 : 12,710.08 = 5,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.76/12,710.08 = 5,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.76x = 12,710.08 × 5,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.76x = 66,484,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,484,903.27/9,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,218.96

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