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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.11, 12,705.15 and 5,228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.11, 12,705.15 and 5,228.47 is: 7,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.11 : 12,705.15 = 5,228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.11/12,705.15 = 5,228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.11x = 12,705.15 × 5,228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.11x = 66,428,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,428,495.62/9,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.70

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