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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.76, 12,704.01 and 5,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.76, 12,704.01 and 5,227.35 is: 7,212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.76 : 12,704.01 = 5,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.76/12,704.01 = 5,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.76x = 12,704.01 × 5,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.76x = 66,408,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,408,306.67/9,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.99

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