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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.51, 12,702.63 and 5,172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.51, 12,702.63 and 5,172.79 is: 7,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.51 : 12,702.63 = 5,172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.51/12,702.63 = 5,172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.51x = 12,702.63 × 5,172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.51x = 65,708,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,708,037.44/9,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.90

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