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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.98, 12,700.26 and 5,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.98, 12,700.26 and 5,011.23 is: 6,915.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.98 : 12,700.26 = 5,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.98/12,700.26 = 5,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.98x = 12,700.26 × 5,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.98x = 63,643,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,643,923.92/9,202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.58

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