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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.44, 12,715.45 and 5,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.44, 12,715.45 and 5,235 is: 7,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.44 : 12,715.45 = 5,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.44/12,715.45 = 5,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.44x = 12,715.45 × 5,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.44x = 66,565,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,565,367.66/9,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.03

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