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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.17, 12,710.01 and 5,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.17, 12,710.01 and 5,177.22 is: 7,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.17 : 12,710.01 = 5,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.17/12,710.01 = 5,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.17x = 12,710.01 × 5,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.17x = 65,802,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,802,517.97/9,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.77

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