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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.48, 12,714.56 and 5,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.48, 12,714.56 and 5,233.80 is: 7,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.48 : 12,714.56 = 5,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.48/12,714.56 = 5,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.48x = 12,714.56 × 5,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.48x = 66,545,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,545,464.13/9,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.62

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