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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.56, 12,716.40 and 5,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.56, 12,716.40 and 5,235.44 is: 7,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.56 : 12,716.40 = 5,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.56/12,716.40 = 5,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.56x = 12,716.40 × 5,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.56x = 66,575,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,575,949.22/9,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.08

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