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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.81, 12,701.31 and 5,224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.81, 12,701.31 and 5,224.98 is: 7,210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.81 : 12,701.31 = 5,224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.81/12,701.31 = 5,224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.81x = 12,701.31 × 5,224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.81x = 66,364,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,364,090.72/9,203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.51

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