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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.98, 12,710.70 and 5,231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.98, 12,710.70 and 5,231.58 is: 7,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.98 : 12,710.70 = 5,231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.98/12,710.70 = 5,231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.98x = 12,710.70 × 5,231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.98x = 66,497,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,497,043.91/9,210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.32

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