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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.36, 12,701.57 and 5,224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.36, 12,701.57 and 5,224.93 is: 7,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.36 : 12,701.57 = 5,224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.36/12,701.57 = 5,224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.36x = 12,701.57 × 5,224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.36x = 66,364,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,364,814.14/9,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.15

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