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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.73, 12,702.68 and 5,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.73, 12,702.68 and 5,012.98 is: 6,918.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.73 : 12,702.68 = 5,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.73/12,702.68 = 5,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.73x = 12,702.68 × 5,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.73x = 63,678,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,678,280.79/9,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.00

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