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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.71, 12,703.75 and 5,428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.71, 12,703.75 and 5,428.94 is: 7,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.71 : 12,703.75 = 5,428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.71/12,703.75 = 5,428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.71x = 12,703.75 × 5,428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.71x = 68,967,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,967,819.43/9,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.67

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