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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.56, 12,703.92 and 5,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.56, 12,703.92 and 5,014.08 is: 6,919.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.56 : 12,703.92 = 5,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.56/12,703.92 = 5,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.56x = 12,703.92 × 5,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.56x = 63,698,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,698,471.19/9,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.57

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