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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.78, 12,703.74 and 5,227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.78, 12,703.74 and 5,227.17 is: 7,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.78 : 12,703.74 = 5,227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.78/12,703.74 = 5,227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.78x = 12,703.74 × 5,227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.78x = 66,404,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,404,608.62/9,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.14

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