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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.31, 12,712.43 and 5,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.31, 12,712.43 and 5,436.66 is: 7,502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.31 : 12,712.43 = 5,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.31/12,712.43 = 5,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.31x = 12,712.43 × 5,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.31x = 69,113,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,113,132.50/9,212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.26

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