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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.92, 12,695.50 and 5,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.92, 12,695.50 and 5,220.96 is: 7,204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.92 : 12,695.50 = 5,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.92/12,695.50 = 5,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.92x = 12,695.50 × 5,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.92x = 66,282,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,282,697.68/9,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.70

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