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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.28, 12,706.86 and 5,229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.28, 12,706.86 and 5,229.64 is: 7,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.28 : 12,706.86 = 5,229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.28/12,706.86 = 5,229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.28x = 12,706.86 × 5,229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.28x = 66,452,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,303.33/9,207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.37

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