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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.35, 12,711.70 and 5,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.35, 12,711.70 and 5,232.50 is: 7,220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.35 : 12,711.70 = 5,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.35/12,711.70 = 5,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.35x = 12,711.70 × 5,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.35x = 66,513,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,513,970.25/9,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.87

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