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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.92, 12,717.09 and 8,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.92, 12,717.09 and 8,210.88 is: 11,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.92 : 12,717.09 = 8,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.92/12,717.09 = 8,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.92x = 12,717.09 × 8,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.92x = 104,418,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,418,499.94/9,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,342.54

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