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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.68, 12,702.44 and 5,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.68, 12,702.44 and 5,012.96 is: 6,917.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.68 : 12,702.44 = 5,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.68/12,702.44 = 5,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.68x = 12,702.44 × 5,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.68x = 63,676,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676,823.62/9,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.87

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