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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.50, 12,699.72 and 5,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.50, 12,699.72 and 5,011.02 is: 6,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.50 : 12,699.72 = 5,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.50/12,699.72 = 5,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.50x = 12,699.72 × 5,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.50x = 63,638,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,638,550.91/9,202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.35

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