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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.17, 12,699.98 and 5,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.17, 12,699.98 and 5,224.20 is: 7,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.17 : 12,699.98 = 5,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.17/12,699.98 = 5,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.17x = 12,699.98 × 5,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.17x = 66,347,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347,235.52/9,203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.17

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