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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.92, 12,718.86 and 5,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.92, 12,718.86 and 5,238.56 is: 7,228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.92 : 12,718.86 = 5,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.92/12,718.86 = 5,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.92x = 12,718.86 × 5,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.92x = 66,628,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628,511.24/9,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.93

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