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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.76, 12,701.52 and 5,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.76, 12,701.52 and 5,425.20 is: 7,486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.76 : 12,701.52 = 5,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.76/12,701.52 = 5,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.76x = 12,701.52 × 5,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.76x = 68,908,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,908,286.30/9,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.97

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