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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.92, 12,699.64 and 5,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.92, 12,699.64 and 5,223.96 is: 7,208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.92 : 12,699.64 = 5,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.92/12,699.64 = 5,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.92x = 12,699.64 × 5,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.92x = 66,342,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342,411.37/9,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.84

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