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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.21, 12,466.95 and 5,206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.21, 12,466.95 and 5,206.25 is: 7,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.21 : 12,466.95 = 5,206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.21/12,466.95 = 5,206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.21x = 12,466.95 × 5,206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.21x = 64,906,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906,058.44/9,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.68

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