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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.66, 12,717.02 and 5,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.66, 12,717.02 and 5,858.24 is: 8,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.66 : 12,717.02 = 5,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.66/12,717.02 = 5,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.66x = 12,717.02 × 5,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.66x = 74,499,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,499,355.24/9,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.12

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