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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.48, 12,703.71 and 5,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.48, 12,703.71 and 5,013.73 is: 6,919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.48 : 12,703.71 = 5,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.48/12,703.71 = 5,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.48x = 12,703.71 × 5,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.48x = 63,692,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,692,971.94/9,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.03

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