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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.98, 12,704.40 and 5,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.98, 12,704.40 and 5,014.23 is: 6,919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.98 : 12,704.40 = 5,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.98/12,704.40 = 5,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.98x = 12,704.40 × 5,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.98x = 63,702,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,702,783.61/9,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.72

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