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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.94, 12,702.42 and 5,226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.94, 12,702.42 and 5,226.02 is: 7,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.94 : 12,702.42 = 5,226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.94/12,702.42 = 5,226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.94x = 12,702.42 × 5,226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.94x = 66,383,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,383,085.09/9,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.68

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