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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.73, 12,705.45 and 5,014.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.73, 12,705.45 and 5,014.98 is: 6,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.73 : 12,705.45 = 5,014.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.73/12,705.45 = 5,014.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.73x = 12,705.45 × 5,014.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.73x = 63,717,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,717,577.64/9,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.76

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