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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.43, 12,712.77 and 5,233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.43, 12,712.77 and 5,233.53 is: 7,222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.43 : 12,712.77 = 5,233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.43/12,712.77 = 5,233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.43x = 12,712.77 × 5,233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.43x = 66,532,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,532,663.18/9,212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.05

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