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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.92, 12,696.88 and 5,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.92, 12,696.88 and 5,221.96 is: 7,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.92 : 12,696.88 = 5,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.92/12,696.88 = 5,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.92x = 12,696.88 × 5,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.92x = 66,302,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,302,599.48/9,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.08

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