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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.48, 12,701.58 and 5,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.48, 12,701.58 and 5,226 is: 7,211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.48 : 12,701.58 = 5,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.48/12,701.58 = 5,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.48x = 12,701.58 × 5,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.48x = 66,378,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,378,457.08/9,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.54

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