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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.36, 12,715.84 and 5,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.36, 12,715.84 and 5,235.50 is: 7,225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.36 : 12,715.84 = 5,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.36/12,715.84 = 5,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.36x = 12,715.84 × 5,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.36x = 66,573,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,573,780.32/9,214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.00

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