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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.56, 12,701.83 and 5,225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.56, 12,701.83 and 5,225.61 is: 7,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.56 : 12,701.83 = 5,225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.56/12,701.83 = 5,225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.56x = 12,701.83 × 5,225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.56x = 66,374,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,374,809.87/9,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.08

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