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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.48, 12,699.36 and 5,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.48, 12,699.36 and 5,010.72 is: 6,914.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.48 : 12,699.36 = 5,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.48/12,699.36 = 5,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.48x = 12,699.36 × 5,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.48x = 63,632,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,632,937.14/9,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.76

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