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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.14, 12,699.35 and 5,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.14, 12,699.35 and 5,223.62 is: 7,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.14 : 12,699.35 = 5,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.14/12,699.35 = 5,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.14x = 12,699.35 × 5,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.14x = 66,336,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336,578.65/9,202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.82

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