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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.46, 12,703.80 and 5,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.46, 12,703.80 and 5,227.44 is: 7,213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.46 : 12,703.80 = 5,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.46/12,703.80 = 5,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.46x = 12,703.80 × 5,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.46x = 66,408,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,408,352.27/9,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,213.23

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