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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.25, 12,705.44 and 5,430.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.25, 12,705.44 and 5,430.58 is: 7,493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.25 : 12,705.44 = 5,430.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.25/12,705.44 = 5,430.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.25x = 12,705.44 × 5,430.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.25x = 68,997,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,997,879.99/9,207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.86

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