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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.94, 13,799.70 and 5,260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.94, 13,799.70 and 5,260.97 is: 7,885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.94 : 13,799.70 = 5,260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.94/13,799.70 = 5,260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.94x = 13,799.70 × 5,260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.94x = 72,599,738.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,599,738.71/9,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,885.32

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