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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.86, 12,702.26 and 5,225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.86, 12,702.26 and 5,225.43 is: 7,210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.86 : 12,702.26 = 5,225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.86/12,702.26 = 5,225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.86x = 12,702.26 × 5,225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.86x = 66,374,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,374,744.34/9,204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.84

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