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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.56, 12,710.64 and 7,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.56, 12,710.64 and 7,216.10 is: 9,955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.56 : 12,710.64 = 7,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.56/12,710.64 = 7,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.56x = 12,710.64 × 7,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.56x = 91,721,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,721,249.30/9,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.03

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