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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.24, 12,702.40 and 5,429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.24, 12,702.40 and 5,429.10 is: 7,490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.24 : 12,702.40 = 5,429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.24/12,702.40 = 5,429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.24x = 12,702.40 × 5,429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.24x = 68,962,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,962,599.84/9,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.85

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