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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,201.28, 12,698.90 and 5,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,201.28, 12,698.90 and 5,223.66 is: 7,209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,201.28 : 12,698.90 = 5,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,201.28/12,698.90 = 5,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,201.28x = 12,698.90 × 5,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,201.28x = 66,334,735.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,334,735.97/9,201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.29

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