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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.79, 12,711.80 and 5,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.79, 12,711.80 and 5,232.40 is: 7,220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.79 : 12,711.80 = 5,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.79/12,711.80 = 5,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.79x = 12,711.80 × 5,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.79x = 66,513,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,513,203.62/9,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.44

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