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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.43, 12,703.49 and 5,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.43, 12,703.49 and 5,013.68 is: 6,918.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.43 : 12,703.49 = 5,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.43/12,703.49 = 5,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.43x = 12,703.49 × 5,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.43x = 63,691,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,691,278.04/9,205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.88

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