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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.48, 12,701.73 and 5,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.48, 12,701.73 and 5,225.07 is: 7,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.48 : 12,701.73 = 5,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.48/12,701.73 = 5,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.48x = 12,701.73 × 5,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.48x = 66,367,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,367,428.37/9,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.34

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