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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.56, 12,710.43 and 5,231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.56, 12,710.43 and 5,231.63 is: 7,219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.56 : 12,710.43 = 5,231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.56/12,710.43 = 5,231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.56x = 12,710.43 × 5,231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.56x = 66,496,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,496,203.35/9,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.57

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