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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.06, 12,702.52 and 5,226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.06, 12,702.52 and 5,226.11 is: 7,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.06 : 12,702.52 = 5,226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.06/12,702.52 = 5,226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.06x = 12,702.52 × 5,226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.06x = 66,384,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,384,766.80/9,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.77

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