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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.54, 12,700.94 and 5,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.54, 12,700.94 and 5,224.72 is: 7,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.54 : 12,700.94 = 5,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.54/12,700.94 = 5,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.54x = 12,700.94 × 5,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.54x = 66,358,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,358,836.55/9,203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.14

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