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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.68, 12,703.82 and 5,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.68, 12,703.82 and 5,013.96 is: 6,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.68 : 12,703.82 = 5,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.68/12,703.82 = 5,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.68x = 12,703.82 × 5,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.68x = 63,696,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,696,445.33/9,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.25

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