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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.56, 12,701.22 and 5,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.56, 12,701.22 and 5,011.96 is: 6,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.56 : 12,701.22 = 5,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.56/12,701.22 = 5,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.56x = 12,701.22 × 5,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.56x = 63,658,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,658,006.59/9,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.67

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