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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.52, 12,703.88 and 5,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.52, 12,703.88 and 5,014.04 is: 6,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.52 : 12,703.88 = 5,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.52/12,703.88 = 5,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.52x = 12,703.88 × 5,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.52x = 63,697,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697,762.48/9,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.52

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