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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.58, 12,703.74 and 5,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.58, 12,703.74 and 5,226.78 is: 7,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.58 : 12,703.74 = 5,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.58/12,703.74 = 5,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.58x = 12,703.74 × 5,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.58x = 66,399,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,399,654.16/9,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.98

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