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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.06, 12,705.99 and 5,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.06, 12,705.99 and 5,015.58 is: 6,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.06 : 12,705.99 = 5,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.06/12,705.99 = 5,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.06x = 12,705.99 × 5,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.06x = 63,727,909.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,727,909.32/9,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.64

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