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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.84, 12,700.50 and 5,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.84, 12,700.50 and 5,222.44 is: 7,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.84 : 12,700.50 = 5,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.84/12,700.50 = 5,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.84x = 12,700.50 × 5,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.84x = 66,327,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,327,599.22/9,202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.30

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