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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.48, 12,713.52 and 5,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.48, 12,713.52 and 5,233.52 is: 7,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.48 : 12,713.52 = 5,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.48/12,713.52 = 5,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.48x = 12,713.52 × 5,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.48x = 66,536,461.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,536,461.19/9,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.43

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