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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.97, 12,716.99 and 5,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.97, 12,716.99 and 5,236.25 is: 7,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.97 : 12,716.99 = 5,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.97/12,716.99 = 5,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.97x = 12,716.99 × 5,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.97x = 66,589,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589,312.71/9,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.21

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