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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.43, 12,716.91 and 5,236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.43, 12,716.91 and 5,236.53 is: 7,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.43 : 12,716.91 = 5,236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.43/12,716.91 = 5,236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.43x = 12,716.91 × 5,236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.43x = 66,592,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,592,480.72/9,215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.19

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