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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.14, 12,715.55 and 5,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.14, 12,715.55 and 5,236.58 is: 7,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.14 : 12,715.55 = 5,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.14/12,715.55 = 5,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.14x = 12,715.55 × 5,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.14x = 66,585,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,585,994.82/9,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.50

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