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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.57, 12,701.97 and 5,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.57, 12,701.97 and 5,427.90 is: 7,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.57 : 12,701.97 = 5,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.57/12,701.97 = 5,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.57x = 12,701.97 × 5,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.57x = 68,945,022.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,945,022.96/9,204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.30

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