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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.63, 12,764.35 and 5,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.63, 12,764.35 and 5,216.28 is: 7,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.63 : 12,764.35 = 5,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.63/12,764.35 = 5,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.63x = 12,764.35 × 5,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.63x = 66,582,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,582,439.92/9,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.17

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