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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.80, 12,712.36 and 5,232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.80, 12,712.36 and 5,232.98 is: 7,221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.80 : 12,712.36 = 5,232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.80/12,712.36 = 5,232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.80x = 12,712.36 × 5,232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.80x = 66,523,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,523,525.63/9,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.56

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