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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.14, 12,716.52 and 5,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.14, 12,716.52 and 5,236.22 is: 7,226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.14 : 12,716.52 = 5,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.14/12,716.52 = 5,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.14x = 12,716.52 × 5,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.14x = 66,586,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,586,496.35/9,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.56

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