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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.64, 12,716.24 and 5,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.64, 12,716.24 and 5,237.08 is: 7,227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.64 : 12,716.24 = 5,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.64/12,716.24 = 5,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.64x = 12,716.24 × 5,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.64x = 66,595,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,595,966.18/9,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.19

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