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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.02, 12,714.23 and 5,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.02, 12,714.23 and 5,234.02 is: 7,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.02 : 12,714.23 = 5,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.02/12,714.23 = 5,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.02x = 12,714.23 × 5,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.02x = 66,546,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,546,515.40/9,214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.31

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