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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.08, 12,710.36 and 5,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.08, 12,710.36 and 5,231.12 is: 7,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.08 : 12,710.36 = 5,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.08/12,710.36 = 5,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.08x = 12,710.36 × 5,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.08x = 66,489,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,489,418.40/9,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.20

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