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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.34, 12,705.33 and 5,225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.34, 12,705.33 and 5,225.94 is: 7,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.34 : 12,705.33 = 5,225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.34/12,705.33 = 5,225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.34x = 12,705.33 × 5,225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.34x = 66,397,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,397,292.26/9,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.13

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