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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.33, 12,702.66 and 5,225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.33, 12,702.66 and 5,225.61 is: 7,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.33 : 12,702.66 = 5,225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.33/12,702.66 = 5,225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.33x = 12,702.66 × 5,225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.33x = 66,379,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,379,147.12/9,204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.73

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