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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.98, 12,712.08 and 5,232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.98, 12,712.08 and 5,232.58 is: 7,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.98 : 12,712.08 = 5,232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.98/12,712.08 = 5,232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.98x = 12,712.08 × 5,232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.98x = 66,516,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,516,975.57/9,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.70

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