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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.34, 12,699.45 and 5,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.34, 12,699.45 and 5,223.94 is: 7,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.34 : 12,699.45 = 5,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.34/12,699.45 = 5,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.34x = 12,699.45 × 5,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.34x = 66,341,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341,164.83/9,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.16

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