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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.90, 12,703.08 and 5,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.90, 12,703.08 and 5,225.88 is: 7,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.90 : 12,703.08 = 5,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.90/12,703.08 = 5,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.90x = 12,703.08 × 5,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.90x = 66,384,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,384,771.71/9,204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.89

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