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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.53, 12,699.51 and 5,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.53, 12,699.51 and 5,223.88 is: 7,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.53 : 12,699.51 = 5,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.53/12,699.51 = 5,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.53x = 12,699.51 × 5,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.53x = 66,340,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,340,716.30/9,203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.18

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