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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.92, 12,717.52 and 5,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.92, 12,717.52 and 5,236.96 is: 7,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.92 : 12,717.52 = 5,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.92/12,717.52 = 5,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.92x = 12,717.52 × 5,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.92x = 66,601,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,601,143.54/9,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.75

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