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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.88, 12,699.98 and 5,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.88, 12,699.98 and 5,011.13 is: 6,915.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.88 : 12,699.98 = 5,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.88/12,699.98 = 5,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.88x = 12,699.98 × 5,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.88x = 63,641,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,641,162.22/9,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.36

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