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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,201.92, 12,698.27 and 5,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,201.92, 12,698.27 and 5,222.96 is: 7,207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,201.92 : 12,698.27 = 5,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,201.92/12,698.27 = 5,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,201.92x = 12,698.27 × 5,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,201.92x = 66,322,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,322,466.67/9,201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.46

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