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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.36, 12,702.95 and 5,225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.36, 12,702.95 and 5,225.93 is: 7,211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.36 : 12,702.95 = 5,225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.36/12,702.95 = 5,225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.36x = 12,702.95 × 5,225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.36x = 66,384,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,384,727.49/9,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.53

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