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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.67, 12,711.69 and 5,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.67, 12,711.69 and 5,232.72 is: 7,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.67 : 12,711.69 = 5,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.67/12,711.69 = 5,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.67x = 12,711.69 × 5,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.67x = 66,516,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,516,714.50/9,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.92

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