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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.70, 12,702.12 and 5,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.70, 12,702.12 and 5,012.98 is: 6,917.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.70 : 12,702.12 = 5,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.70/12,702.12 = 5,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.70x = 12,702.12 × 5,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.70x = 63,675,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,675,473.52/9,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.71

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