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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.06, 12,701.34 and 5,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.06, 12,701.34 and 5,225.42 is: 7,211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.06 : 12,701.34 = 5,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.06/12,701.34 = 5,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.06x = 12,701.34 × 5,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.06x = 66,369,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369,836.06/9,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.71

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