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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.16, 12,700.26 and 5,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.16, 12,700.26 and 5,225.96 is: 7,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.16 : 12,700.26 = 5,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.16/12,700.26 = 5,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.16x = 12,700.26 × 5,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.16x = 66,371,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,371,050.75/9,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.20

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