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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.83, 12,702.83 and 5,618.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.83, 12,702.83 and 5,618.97 is: 7,755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.83 : 12,702.83 = 5,618.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.83/12,702.83 = 5,618.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.83x = 12,702.83 × 5,618.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.83x = 71,376,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,376,792.59/9,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.12

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