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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.65, 12,715.17 and 5,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.65, 12,715.17 and 5,235.43 is: 7,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.65 : 12,715.17 = 5,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.65/12,715.17 = 5,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.65x = 12,715.17 × 5,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.65x = 66,569,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,569,382.47/9,213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.08

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