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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.64, 12,705.15 and 5,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.64, 12,705.15 and 5,014.89 is: 6,920.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.64 : 12,705.15 = 5,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.64/12,705.15 = 5,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.64x = 12,705.15 × 5,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.64x = 63,714,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,714,929.68/9,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.54

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