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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.62, 12,699.96 and 5,224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.62, 12,699.96 and 5,224.50 is: 7,210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.62 : 12,699.96 = 5,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.62/12,699.96 = 5,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.62x = 12,699.96 × 5,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.62x = 66,350,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,350,941.02/9,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.01

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