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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.92, 12,713.38 and 5,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.92, 12,713.38 and 5,233.50 is: 7,221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.92 : 12,713.38 = 5,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.92/12,713.38 = 5,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.92x = 12,713.38 × 5,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.92x = 66,535,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,535,461.15/9,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.98

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