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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,201.06, 12,696.72 and 5,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,201.06, 12,696.72 and 5,221.44 is: 7,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,201.06 : 12,696.72 = 5,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,201.06/12,696.72 = 5,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,201.06x = 12,696.72 × 5,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,201.06x = 66,295,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,295,161.68/9,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.17

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