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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.43, 12,713.15 and 5,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.43, 12,713.15 and 5,233.54 is: 7,222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.43 : 12,713.15 = 5,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.43/12,713.15 = 5,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.43x = 12,713.15 × 5,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.43x = 66,534,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,534,748.43/9,212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.28

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