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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.84, 12,719.84 and 5,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.84, 12,719.84 and 5,236.44 is: 7,226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.84 : 12,719.84 = 5,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.84/12,719.84 = 5,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.84x = 12,719.84 × 5,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.84x = 66,606,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,606,678.97/9,216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.63

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