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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.50, 12,705.02 and 5,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.50, 12,705.02 and 5,014.76 is: 6,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.50 : 12,705.02 = 5,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.50/12,705.02 = 5,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.50x = 12,705.02 × 5,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.50x = 63,712,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,712,626.10/9,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.40

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